used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading All he had done was to remark that it was quite time they were in bed, and that he wanted a clear head before discussing the affair in the light of this new revelation of Stanworth’s character.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
Alec
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From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
(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 All he had done was to remark that it was quite time they were in bed, and that he wanted a clear head before discussing the affair in the light of this new revelation of Stanworth’s character.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
any thing at all
From this reading Roger had refused to say anything further on the previous evening—or, rather, in the small hours of the same morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He remarked this not once, but many times; and Alec had perforce to be contented with it.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading All he had done was to remark that it was quite time they were in bed, and that he wanted a clear head before discussing the affair in the light of this new revelation of Stanworth’s character.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading Now, with pipes in full blast, they were preparing to go further into the matter.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He remarked this not once, but many times; and Alec had perforce to be contented with it.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading All he had done was to remark that it was quite time they were in bed, and that he wanted a clear head before discussing the affair in the light of this new revelation of Stanworth’s character.
rid of obstructions
From this reading All he had done was to remark that it was quite time they were in bed, and that he wanted a clear head before discussing the affair in the light of this new revelation of Stanworth’s character.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading He remarked this not once, but many times; and Alec had perforce to be contented with it.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading All he had done was to remark that it was quite time they were in bed, and that he wanted a clear head before discussing the affair in the light of this new revelation of Stanworth’s character.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading All he had done was to remark that it was quite time they were in bed, and that he wanted a clear head before discussing the affair in the light of this new revelation of Stanworth’s character.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Roger had refused to say anything further on the previous evening—or, rather, in the small hours of the same morning.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Now, with pipes in full blast, they were preparing to go further into the matter.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Roger had refused to say anything further on the previous evening—or, rather, in the small hours of the same morning.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now, with pipes in full blast, they were preparing to go further into the matter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Roger had refused to say anything further on the previous evening—or, rather, in the small hours of the same morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All he had done was to remark that it was quite time they were in bed, and that he wanted a clear head before discussing the affair in the light of this new revelation of Stanworth’s character.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading All he had done was to remark that it was quite time they were in bed, and that he wanted a clear head before discussing the affair in the light of this new revelation of Stanworth’s character.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Roger had refused to say anything further on the previous evening—or, rather, in the small hours of the same morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now, with pipes in full blast, they were preparing to go further into the matter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading All he had done was to remark that it was quite time they were in bed, and that he wanted a clear head before discussing the affair in the light of this new revelation of Stanworth’s character.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He remarked this not once, but many times; and Alec had perforce to be contented with it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Now, with pipes in full blast, they were preparing to go further into the matter.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading All he had done was to remark that it was quite time they were in bed, and that he wanted a clear head before discussing the affair in the light of this new revelation of Stanworth’s character.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He remarked this not once, but many times; and Alec had perforce to be contented with it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, with pipes in full blast, they were preparing to go further into the matter.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Roger had refused to say anything further on the previous evening—or, rather, in the small hours of the same morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
on one occasion
From this reading He remarked this not once, but many times; and Alec had perforce to be contented with it.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Roger had refused to say anything further on the previous evening—or, rather, in the small hours of the same morning.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
perforceadverbUS /pərˈfɔːrs/
by necessity; by force of circumstance
From this reading He remarked this not once, but many times; and Alec had perforce to be contented with it.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Now, with pipes in full blast, they were preparing to go further into the matter.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Now, with pipes in full blast, they were preparing to go further into the matter.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Roger had refused to say anything further on the previous evening—or, rather, in the small hours of the same morning.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading All he had done was to remark that it was quite time they were in bed, and that he wanted a clear head before discussing the affair in the light of this new revelation of Stanworth’s character.
on the contrary
From this reading Roger had refused to say anything further on the previous evening—or, rather, in the small hours of the same morning.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Roger had refused to say anything further on the previous evening—or, rather, in the small hours of the same morning.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading All he had done was to remark that it was quite time they were in bed, and that he wanted a clear head before discussing the affair in the light of this new revelation of Stanworth’s character.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading He remarked this not once, but many times; and Alec had perforce to be contented with it.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading All he had done was to remark that it was quite time they were in bed, and that he wanted a clear head before discussing the affair in the light of this new revelation of Stanworth’s character.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Roger had refused to say anything further on the previous evening—or, rather, in the small hours of the same morning.
express in words
From this reading Roger had refused to say anything further on the previous evening—or, rather, in the small hours of the same morning.
Sheringham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Roger had refused to say anything further on the previous evening—or, rather, in the small hours of the same morning.
SolvesverbUS /sɑːlvz/
third-person singular of “solve” — find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
Stanworth's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All he had done was to remark that it was quite time they were in bed, and that he wanted a clear head before discussing the affair in the light of this new revelation of Stanworth’s character.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All he had done was to remark that it was quite time they were in bed, and that he wanted a clear head before discussing the affair in the light of this new revelation of Stanworth’s character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All he had done was to remark that it was quite time they were in bed, and that he wanted a clear head before discussing the affair in the light of this new revelation of Stanworth’s character.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All he had done was to remark that it was quite time they were in bed, and that he wanted a clear head before discussing the affair in the light of this new revelation of Stanworth’s character.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All he had done was to remark that it was quite time they were in bed, and that he wanted a clear head before discussing the affair in the light of this new revelation of Stanworth’s character.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He remarked this not once, but many times; and Alec had perforce to be contented with it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Roger had refused to say anything further on the previous evening—or, rather, in the small hours of the same morning.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading All he had done was to remark that it was quite time they were in bed, and that he wanted a clear head before discussing the affair in the light of this new revelation of Stanworth’s character.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Solves the Mystery It was past ten o’clock on the following morning, and Roger and Alec were engaged in taking a constitutional in the rose garden after breakfast before the inquest proceedings opened.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He remarked this not once, but many times; and Alec had perforce to be contented with it.
