used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was nothing about his appearance to suggest that he was taking any unusual interest in his surroundings.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading With his blackthorn in his hand Tony sauntered peacefully along the pavement.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If any sinister-looking gentlemen were really lurking in the neighbourhood, they had at least succeeded in concealing themselves with the most praiseworthy skill.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If any sinister-looking gentlemen were really lurking in the neighbourhood, they had at least succeeded in concealing themselves with the most praiseworthy skill.
BAITEDverbUS /ˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “bait” — harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
blackthornnoun
a thorny Eurasian bush with plumlike fruits
From this reading With his blackthorn in his hand Tony sauntered peacefully along the pavement.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Except for a solitary cat sunning herself in the gutter, there was no sign of life throughout its entire length.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading If any sinister-looking gentlemen were really lurking in the neighbourhood, they had at least succeeded in concealing themselves with the most praiseworthy skill.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Except for a solitary cat sunning herself in the gutter, there was no sign of life throughout its entire length.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except for a solitary cat sunning herself in the gutter, there was no sign of life throughout its entire length.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Except for a solitary cat sunning herself in the gutter, there was no sign of life throughout its entire length.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading If any sinister-looking gentlemen were really lurking in the neighbourhood, they had at least succeeded in concealing themselves with the most praiseworthy skill.
gutternounUS /ˈɡʌtər/
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
From this reading Except for a solitary cat sunning herself in the gutter, there was no sign of life throughout its entire length.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If any sinister-looking gentlemen were really lurking in the neighbourhood, they had at least succeeded in concealing themselves with the most praiseworthy skill.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading With his blackthorn in his hand Tony sauntered peacefully along the pavement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was nothing about his appearance to suggest that he was taking any unusual interest in his surroundings.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Except for a solitary cat sunning herself in the gutter, there was no sign of life throughout its entire length.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With his blackthorn in his hand Tony sauntered peacefully along the pavement.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If any sinister-looking gentlemen were really lurking in the neighbourhood, they had at least succeeded in concealing themselves with the most praiseworthy skill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading There was nothing about his appearance to suggest that he was taking any unusual interest in his surroundings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Except for a solitary cat sunning herself in the gutter, there was no sign of life throughout its entire length.
a narrow way or road
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
Latimer
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From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading If any sinister-looking gentlemen were really lurking in the neighbourhood, they had at least succeeded in concealing themselves with the most praiseworthy skill.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Except for a solitary cat sunning herself in the gutter, there was no sign of life throughout its entire length.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Except for a solitary cat sunning herself in the gutter, there was no sign of life throughout its entire length.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading If any sinister-looking gentlemen were really lurking in the neighbourhood, they had at least succeeded in concealing themselves with the most praiseworthy skill.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading If any sinister-looking gentlemen were really lurking in the neighbourhood, they had at least succeeded in concealing themselves with the most praiseworthy skill.
not any; not one
From this reading Except for a solitary cat sunning herself in the gutter, there was no sign of life throughout its entire length.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing about his appearance to suggest that he was taking any unusual interest in his surroundings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading With his blackthorn in his hand Tony sauntered peacefully along the pavement.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading With his blackthorn in his hand Tony sauntered peacefully along the pavement.
praiseworthyadjectiveUS /ˈpreɪzwɜːrði/
worthy of high praise
From this reading If any sinister-looking gentlemen were really lurking in the neighbourhood, they had at least succeeded in concealing themselves with the most praiseworthy skill.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading If any sinister-looking gentlemen were really lurking in the neighbourhood, they had at least succeeded in concealing themselves with the most praiseworthy skill.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
sauntered
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From this reading With his blackthorn in his hand Tony sauntered peacefully along the pavement.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Except for a solitary cat sunning herself in the gutter, there was no sign of life throughout its entire length.
sinister-looking
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From this reading If any sinister-looking gentlemen were really lurking in the neighbourhood, they had at least succeeded in concealing themselves with the most praiseworthy skill.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading If any sinister-looking gentlemen were really lurking in the neighbourhood, they had at least succeeded in concealing themselves with the most praiseworthy skill.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Except for a solitary cat sunning herself in the gutter, there was no sign of life throughout its entire length.
Spaldings
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From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading If any sinister-looking gentlemen were really lurking in the neighbourhood, they had at least succeeded in concealing themselves with the most praiseworthy skill.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading There was nothing about his appearance to suggest that he was taking any unusual interest in his surroundings.
sunningverbUS /ˈsʌnɪŋ/
inflected form of “sun” — expose one's body to the sun
From this reading Except for a solitary cat sunning herself in the gutter, there was no sign of life throughout its entire length.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading There was nothing about his appearance to suggest that he was taking any unusual interest in his surroundings.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading There was nothing about his appearance to suggest that he was taking any unusual interest in his surroundings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was nothing about his appearance to suggest that he was taking any unusual interest in his surroundings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading If any sinister-looking gentlemen were really lurking in the neighbourhood, they had at least succeeded in concealing themselves with the most praiseworthy skill.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Except for a solitary cat sunning herself in the gutter, there was no sign of life throughout its entire length.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If any sinister-looking gentlemen were really lurking in the neighbourhood, they had at least succeeded in concealing themselves with the most praiseworthy skill.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Except for a solitary cat sunning herself in the gutter, there was no sign of life throughout its entire length.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was nothing about his appearance to suggest that he was taking any unusual interest in his surroundings.
Tony
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From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
TRAPnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading There was nothing about his appearance to suggest that he was taking any unusual interest in his surroundings.
the topmost one of two
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If any sinister-looking gentlemen were really lurking in the neighbourhood, they had at least succeeded in concealing themselves with the most praiseworthy skill.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BAITED TRAP Latimer Lane, which was the name of the secluded little road in which the Spaldings' house was situated, presented a most restful appearance as Tony entered it from the upper end.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If any sinister-looking gentlemen were really lurking in the neighbourhood, they had at least succeeded in concealing themselves with the most praiseworthy skill.
