used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In answer to a question from Gifford, he said he expected Mr. Henshaw back on the morrow, or at latest the day after.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In answer to a question from Gifford, he said he expected Mr. Henshaw back on the morrow, or at latest the day after.
ALARMINGadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading AN ALARMING DISCOVERY Next evening the two friends at the _Golden Lion_ were engaged to dine with the Morristons.
(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 They had been out with the hounds all day, and, beyond the natural gossip of the country-side, had heard nothing fresh concerning the tragedy.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ALARMING DISCOVERY Next evening the two friends at the _Golden Lion_ were engaged to dine with the Morristons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had been out with the hounds all day, and, beyond the natural gossip of the country-side, had heard nothing fresh concerning the tragedy.
react verbally
From this reading In answer to a question from Gifford, he said he expected Mr. Henshaw back on the morrow, or at latest the day after.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN ALARMING DISCOVERY Next evening the two friends at the _Golden Lion_ were engaged to dine with the Morristons.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In answer to a question from Gifford, he said he expected Mr. Henshaw back on the morrow, or at latest the day after.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been out with the hounds all day, and, beyond the natural gossip of the country-side, had heard nothing fresh concerning the tragedy.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading They had been out with the hounds all day, and, beyond the natural gossip of the country-side, had heard nothing fresh concerning the tragedy.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Gervase Henshaw had gone up to town for his brother's funeral, and Host Dipper had no fresh development to report.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading They had been out with the hounds all day, and, beyond the natural gossip of the country-side, had heard nothing fresh concerning the tragedy.
country-side
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From this reading They had been out with the hounds all day, and, beyond the natural gossip of the country-side, had heard nothing fresh concerning the tragedy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They had been out with the hounds all day, and, beyond the natural gossip of the country-side, had heard nothing fresh concerning the tragedy.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Gervase Henshaw had gone up to town for his brother's funeral, and Host Dipper had no fresh development to report.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading AN ALARMING DISCOVERY Next evening the two friends at the _Golden Lion_ were engaged to dine with the Morristons.
DippernounUS /ˈdɪpər/
a ladle that has a cup with a long handle
From this reading Gervase Henshaw had gone up to town for his brother's funeral, and Host Dipper had no fresh development to report.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
the act of discovering something
From this reading AN ALARMING DISCOVERY Next evening the two friends at the _Golden Lion_ were engaged to dine with the Morristons.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading AN ALARMING DISCOVERY Next evening the two friends at the _Golden Lion_ were engaged to dine with the Morristons.
divisible by two
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading AN ALARMING DISCOVERY Next evening the two friends at the _Golden Lion_ were engaged to dine with the Morristons.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading In answer to a question from Gifford, he said he expected Mr. Henshaw back on the morrow, or at latest the day after.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gervase Henshaw had gone up to town for his brother's funeral, and Host Dipper had no fresh development to report.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading They had been out with the hounds all day, and, beyond the natural gossip of the country-side, had heard nothing fresh concerning the tragedy.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading AN ALARMING DISCOVERY Next evening the two friends at the _Golden Lion_ were engaged to dine with the Morristons.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In answer to a question from Gifford, he said he expected Mr. Henshaw back on the morrow, or at latest the day after.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Gervase Henshaw had gone up to town for his brother's funeral, and Host Dipper had no fresh development to report.
Gervase
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From this reading Gervase Henshaw had gone up to town for his brother's funeral, and Host Dipper had no fresh development to report.
Gifford
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From this reading In answer to a question from Gifford, he said he expected Mr. Henshaw back on the morrow, or at latest the day after.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading AN ALARMING DISCOVERY Next evening the two friends at the _Golden Lion_ were engaged to dine with the Morristons.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Gervase Henshaw had gone up to town for his brother's funeral, and Host Dipper had no fresh development to report.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading They had been out with the hounds all day, and, beyond the natural gossip of the country-side, had heard nothing fresh concerning the tragedy.
guest'snounUS /ɡests/
possessive form of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had been out with the hounds all day, and, beyond the natural gossip of the country-side, had heard nothing fresh concerning the tragedy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In answer to a question from Gifford, he said he expected Mr. Henshaw back on the morrow, or at latest the day after.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading They had been out with the hounds all day, and, beyond the natural gossip of the country-side, had heard nothing fresh concerning the tragedy.
Henshaw
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From this reading Gervase Henshaw had gone up to town for his brother's funeral, and Host Dipper had no fresh development to report.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gervase Henshaw had gone up to town for his brother's funeral, and Host Dipper had no fresh development to report.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Gervase Henshaw had gone up to town for his brother's funeral, and Host Dipper had no fresh development to report.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading They had been out with the hounds all day, and, beyond the natural gossip of the country-side, had heard nothing fresh concerning the tragedy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In answer to a question from Gifford, he said he expected Mr. Henshaw back on the morrow, or at latest the day after.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading In answer to a question from Gifford, he said he expected Mr. Henshaw back on the morrow, or at latest the day after.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading AN ALARMING DISCOVERY Next evening the two friends at the _Golden Lion_ were engaged to dine with the Morristons.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
moralizeverbUS /ˈmɔːrəlaɪz/
interpret the moral meaning of
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
Morristons
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From this reading AN ALARMING DISCOVERY Next evening the two friends at the _Golden Lion_ were engaged to dine with the Morristons.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading In answer to a question from Gifford, he said he expected Mr. Henshaw back on the morrow, or at latest the day after.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In answer to a question from Gifford, he said he expected Mr. Henshaw back on the morrow, or at latest the day after.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
of an obscure nature
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading They had been out with the hounds all day, and, beyond the natural gossip of the country-side, had heard nothing fresh concerning the tragedy.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AN ALARMING DISCOVERY Next evening the two friends at the _Golden Lion_ were engaged to dine with the Morristons.
not any; not one
From this reading Gervase Henshaw had gone up to town for his brother's funeral, and Host Dipper had no fresh development to report.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading They had been out with the hounds all day, and, beyond the natural gossip of the country-side, had heard nothing fresh concerning the tragedy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had been out with the hounds all day, and, beyond the natural gossip of the country-side, had heard nothing fresh concerning the tragedy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In answer to a question from Gifford, he said he expected Mr. Henshaw back on the morrow, or at latest the day after.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In answer to a question from Gifford, he said he expected Mr. Henshaw back on the morrow, or at latest the day after.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They had been out with the hounds all day, and, beyond the natural gossip of the country-side, had heard nothing fresh concerning the tragedy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
perplexingadjectiveUS /pərˈpleksɪŋ/
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading In answer to a question from Gifford, he said he expected Mr. Henshaw back on the morrow, or at latest the day after.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Gervase Henshaw had gone up to town for his brother's funeral, and Host Dipper had no fresh development to report.
sagelyadverb
in a wise manner
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In answer to a question from Gifford, he said he expected Mr. Henshaw back on the morrow, or at latest the day after.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ALARMING DISCOVERY Next evening the two friends at the _Golden Lion_ were engaged to dine with the Morristons.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been out with the hounds all day, and, beyond the natural gossip of the country-side, had heard nothing fresh concerning the tragedy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ALARMING DISCOVERY Next evening the two friends at the _Golden Lion_ were engaged to dine with the Morristons.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Gervase Henshaw had gone up to town for his brother's funeral, and Host Dipper had no fresh development to report.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading They had been out with the hounds all day, and, beyond the natural gossip of the country-side, had heard nothing fresh concerning the tragedy.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AN ALARMING DISCOVERY Next evening the two friends at the _Golden Lion_ were engaged to dine with the Morristons.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Gervase Henshaw had gone up to town for his brother's funeral, and Host Dipper had no fresh development to report.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN ALARMING DISCOVERY Next evening the two friends at the _Golden Lion_ were engaged to dine with the Morristons.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN ALARMING DISCOVERY Next evening the two friends at the _Golden Lion_ were engaged to dine with the Morristons.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "It is altogether a most mysterious affair," he observed sagely, being free, now that his late guest's perplexing disappearance was accounted for, even in that tragic fashion, to regard the business and to moralize over it without much personal feeling in the matter.
