used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Where Dan Ogle might be hiding she could not guess, and she was torn between a hundred fears and perplexities.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading How could she warn Dan, how help or screen him, how put to act that simple fidelity that was the sole virtue remaining in her, all the greater for the loss of the rest?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IN BLUE GATE In her den at the black stair-top in Blue Gate, Musky Mag lurked, furtive and trembling, after the inquests at the Hole in the Wall.
(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 How could she warn Dan, how help or screen him, how put to act that simple fidelity that was the sole virtue remaining in her, all the greater for the loss of the rest?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN BLUE GATE In her den at the black stair-top in Blue Gate, Musky Mag lurked, furtive and trembling, after the inquests at the Hole in the Wall.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN BLUE GATE In her den at the black stair-top in Blue Gate, Musky Mag lurked, furtive and trembling, after the inquests at the Hole in the Wall.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Where Dan Ogle might be hiding she could not guess, and she was torn between a hundred fears and perplexities.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dan had been seen, and could be identified; of that she was convinced, and more than convinced, since she had heard Mr. Cripps's testimony.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Where Dan Ogle might be hiding she could not guess, and she was torn between a hundred fears and perplexities.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading IN BLUE GATE In her den at the black stair-top in Blue Gate, Musky Mag lurked, furtive and trembling, after the inquests at the Hole in the Wall.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading IN BLUE GATE In her den at the black stair-top in Blue Gate, Musky Mag lurked, furtive and trembling, after the inquests at the Hole in the Wall.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Dan had been seen, and could be identified; of that she was convinced, and more than convinced, since she had heard Mr. Cripps's testimony.
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading Moreover she well remembered at what point in her own evidence the police-inspector had handed the note to the coroner, and she was not too stupid to guess the meaning of that.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Where Dan Ogle might be hiding she could not guess, and she was torn between a hundred fears and perplexities.
Cripps's
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From this reading Dan had been seen, and could be identified; of that she was convinced, and more than convinced, since she had heard Mr. Cripps's testimony.
Dan
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From this reading Where Dan Ogle might be hiding she could not guess, and she was torn between a hundred fears and perplexities.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading IN BLUE GATE In her den at the black stair-top in Blue Gate, Musky Mag lurked, furtive and trembling, after the inquests at the Hole in the Wall.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Moreover she well remembered at what point in her own evidence the police-inspector had handed the note to the coroner, and she was not too stupid to guess the meaning of that.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Where Dan Ogle might be hiding she could not guess, and she was torn between a hundred fears and perplexities.
fidelitynounUS /fəˈdeləti/
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
From this reading How could she warn Dan, how help or screen him, how put to act that simple fidelity that was the sole virtue remaining in her, all the greater for the loss of the rest?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How could she warn Dan, how help or screen him, how put to act that simple fidelity that was the sole virtue remaining in her, all the greater for the loss of the rest?
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading IN BLUE GATE In her den at the black stair-top in Blue Gate, Musky Mag lurked, furtive and trembling, after the inquests at the Hole in the Wall.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading IN BLUE GATE In her den at the black stair-top in Blue Gate, Musky Mag lurked, furtive and trembling, after the inquests at the Hole in the Wall.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading How could she warn Dan, how help or screen him, how put to act that simple fidelity that was the sole virtue remaining in her, all the greater for the loss of the rest?
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Where Dan Ogle might be hiding she could not guess, and she was torn between a hundred fears and perplexities.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dan had been seen, and could be identified; of that she was convinced, and more than convinced, since she had heard Mr. Cripps's testimony.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Moreover she well remembered at what point in her own evidence the police-inspector had handed the note to the coroner, and she was not too stupid to guess the meaning of that.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Dan had been seen, and could be identified; of that she was convinced, and more than convinced, since she had heard Mr. Cripps's testimony.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading How could she warn Dan, how help or screen him, how put to act that simple fidelity that was the sole virtue remaining in her, all the greater for the loss of the rest?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN BLUE GATE In her den at the black stair-top in Blue Gate, Musky Mag lurked, furtive and trembling, after the inquests at the Hole in the Wall.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Where Dan Ogle might be hiding she could not guess, and she was torn between a hundred fears and perplexities.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How could she warn Dan, how help or screen him, how put to act that simple fidelity that was the sole virtue remaining in her, all the greater for the loss of the rest?
an opening into or through something
From this reading IN BLUE GATE In her den at the black stair-top in Blue Gate, Musky Mag lurked, furtive and trembling, after the inquests at the Hole in the Wall.
How
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From this reading How could she warn Dan, how help or screen him, how put to act that simple fidelity that was the sole virtue remaining in her, all the greater for the loss of the rest?
ten 10s
From this reading Where Dan Ogle might be hiding she could not guess, and she was torn between a hundred fears and perplexities.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading Dan had been seen, and could be identified; of that she was convinced, and more than convinced, since she had heard Mr. Cripps's testimony.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN BLUE GATE In her den at the black stair-top in Blue Gate, Musky Mag lurked, furtive and trembling, after the inquests at the Hole in the Wall.
inquests
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From this reading IN BLUE GATE In her den at the black stair-top in Blue Gate, Musky Mag lurked, furtive and trembling, after the inquests at the Hole in the Wall.
something that is lost
From this reading How could she warn Dan, how help or screen him, how put to act that simple fidelity that was the sole virtue remaining in her, all the greater for the loss of the rest?
lurkedverbUS /lɜːrkt/
past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading IN BLUE GATE In her den at the black stair-top in Blue Gate, Musky Mag lurked, furtive and trembling, after the inquests at the Hole in the Wall.
MagnounUS /mæɡ/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading IN BLUE GATE In her den at the black stair-top in Blue Gate, Musky Mag lurked, furtive and trembling, after the inquests at the Hole in the Wall.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Moreover she well remembered at what point in her own evidence the police-inspector had handed the note to the coroner, and she was not too stupid to guess the meaning of that.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Where Dan Ogle might be hiding she could not guess, and she was torn between a hundred fears and perplexities.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dan had been seen, and could be identified; of that she was convinced, and more than convinced, since she had heard Mr. Cripps's testimony.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover she well remembered at what point in her own evidence the police-inspector had handed the note to the coroner, and she was not too stupid to guess the meaning of that.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Dan had been seen, and could be identified; of that she was convinced, and more than convinced, since she had heard Mr. Cripps's testimony.
MuskyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌski/
resembling the smell of musk
From this reading IN BLUE GATE In her den at the black stair-top in Blue Gate, Musky Mag lurked, furtive and trembling, after the inquests at the Hole in the Wall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Where Dan Ogle might be hiding she could not guess, and she was torn between a hundred fears and perplexities.
a brief written record
From this reading Moreover she well remembered at what point in her own evidence the police-inspector had handed the note to the coroner, and she was not too stupid to guess the meaning of that.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dan had been seen, and could be identified; of that she was convinced, and more than convinced, since she had heard Mr. Cripps's testimony.
OgleverbUS /ˈoʊɡəl/
look at with amorous intentions
From this reading Where Dan Ogle might be hiding she could not guess, and she was torn between a hundred fears and perplexities.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading How could she warn Dan, how help or screen him, how put to act that simple fidelity that was the sole virtue remaining in her, all the greater for the loss of the rest?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Moreover she well remembered at what point in her own evidence the police-inspector had handed the note to the coroner, and she was not too stupid to guess the meaning of that.
perplexities
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From this reading Where Dan Ogle might be hiding she could not guess, and she was torn between a hundred fears and perplexities.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Moreover she well remembered at what point in her own evidence the police-inspector had handed the note to the coroner, and she was not too stupid to guess the meaning of that.
police-inspector
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From this reading Moreover she well remembered at what point in her own evidence the police-inspector had handed the note to the coroner, and she was not too stupid to guess the meaning of that.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading How could she warn Dan, how help or screen him, how put to act that simple fidelity that was the sole virtue remaining in her, all the greater for the loss of the rest?
not used up
From this reading How could she warn Dan, how help or screen him, how put to act that simple fidelity that was the sole virtue remaining in her, all the greater for the loss of the rest?
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Moreover she well remembered at what point in her own evidence the police-inspector had handed the note to the coroner, and she was not too stupid to guess the meaning of that.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading How could she warn Dan, how help or screen him, how put to act that simple fidelity that was the sole virtue remaining in her, all the greater for the loss of the rest?
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading How could she warn Dan, how help or screen him, how put to act that simple fidelity that was the sole virtue remaining in her, all the greater for the loss of the rest?
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Dan had been seen, and could be identified; of that she was convinced, and more than convinced, since she had heard Mr. Cripps's testimony.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Where Dan Ogle might be hiding she could not guess, and she was torn between a hundred fears and perplexities.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading How could she warn Dan, how help or screen him, how put to act that simple fidelity that was the sole virtue remaining in her, all the greater for the loss of the rest?
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Dan had been seen, and could be identified; of that she was convinced, and more than convinced, since she had heard Mr. Cripps's testimony.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading How could she warn Dan, how help or screen him, how put to act that simple fidelity that was the sole virtue remaining in her, all the greater for the loss of the rest?
stair-top
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From this reading IN BLUE GATE In her den at the black stair-top in Blue Gate, Musky Mag lurked, furtive and trembling, after the inquests at the Hole in the Wall.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading Moreover she well remembered at what point in her own evidence the police-inspector had handed the note to the coroner, and she was not too stupid to guess the meaning of that.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading Dan had been seen, and could be identified; of that she was convinced, and more than convinced, since she had heard Mr. Cripps's testimony.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Dan had been seen, and could be identified; of that she was convinced, and more than convinced, since she had heard Mr. Cripps's testimony.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dan had been seen, and could be identified; of that she was convinced, and more than convinced, since she had heard Mr. Cripps's testimony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN BLUE GATE In her den at the black stair-top in Blue Gate, Musky Mag lurked, furtive and trembling, after the inquests at the Hole in the Wall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Moreover she well remembered at what point in her own evidence the police-inspector had handed the note to the coroner, and she was not too stupid to guess the meaning of that.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Moreover she well remembered at what point in her own evidence the police-inspector had handed the note to the coroner, and she was not too stupid to guess the meaning of that.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Where Dan Ogle might be hiding she could not guess, and she was torn between a hundred fears and perplexities.
a shaky motion
From this reading IN BLUE GATE In her den at the black stair-top in Blue Gate, Musky Mag lurked, furtive and trembling, after the inquests at the Hole in the Wall.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading How could she warn Dan, how help or screen him, how put to act that simple fidelity that was the sole virtue remaining in her, all the greater for the loss of the rest?
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading IN BLUE GATE In her den at the black stair-top in Blue Gate, Musky Mag lurked, furtive and trembling, after the inquests at the Hole in the Wall.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading How could she warn Dan, how help or screen him, how put to act that simple fidelity that was the sole virtue remaining in her, all the greater for the loss of the rest?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Where Dan Ogle might be hiding she could not guess, and she was torn between a hundred fears and perplexities.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Moreover she well remembered at what point in her own evidence the police-inspector had handed the note to the coroner, and she was not too stupid to guess the meaning of that.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Moreover she well remembered at what point in her own evidence the police-inspector had handed the note to the coroner, and she was not too stupid to guess the meaning of that.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where Dan Ogle might be hiding she could not guess, and she was torn between a hundred fears and perplexities.
