inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading Yet in view of the fact that it was still buckled to the strap, the suspicion seemed absurd.
(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 The seals were to all appearances intact.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading As soon as he was alone he carefully examined the despatch case.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MERIEL MAKES AN IMPRESSION Captain Marven was certainly not at ease in his own mind in regard to the experience on his journey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He seemed to remember awaking, and seeing in Guy's possession the despatch box that he carried.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The seals were to all appearances intact.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as he was alone he carefully examined the despatch case.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MERIEL MAKES AN IMPRESSION Captain Marven was certainly not at ease in his own mind in regard to the experience on his journey.
awaking
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From this reading He seemed to remember awaking, and seeing in Guy's possession the despatch box that he carried.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading He seemed to remember awaking, and seeing in Guy's possession the despatch box that he carried.
buckledverbUS /ˈbʌkəld/
past form of “buckle” — fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading Yet in view of the fact that it was still buckled to the strap, the suspicion seemed absurd.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading MERIEL MAKES AN IMPRESSION Captain Marven was certainly not at ease in his own mind in regard to the experience on his journey.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading As soon as he was alone he carefully examined the despatch case.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He seemed to remember awaking, and seeing in Guy's possession the despatch box that he carried.
an occurrence of something
From this reading As soon as he was alone he carefully examined the despatch case.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading MERIEL MAKES AN IMPRESSION Captain Marven was certainly not at ease in his own mind in regard to the experience on his journey.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading He seemed to remember awaking, and seeing in Guy's possession the despatch box that he carried.
move gently or carefully
From this reading MERIEL MAKES AN IMPRESSION Captain Marven was certainly not at ease in his own mind in regard to the experience on his journey.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading As soon as he was alone he carefully examined the despatch case.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading MERIEL MAKES AN IMPRESSION Captain Marven was certainly not at ease in his own mind in regard to the experience on his journey.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Yet in view of the fact that it was still buckled to the strap, the suspicion seemed absurd.
Guy'snounUS /ɡaɪz/
possessive form of “guy” — an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading He seemed to remember awaking, and seeing in Guy's possession the despatch box that he carried.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed to remember awaking, and seeing in Guy's possession the despatch box that he carried.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MERIEL MAKES AN IMPRESSION Captain Marven was certainly not at ease in his own mind in regard to the experience on his journey.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading MERIEL MAKES AN IMPRESSION Captain Marven was certainly not at ease in his own mind in regard to the experience on his journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MERIEL MAKES AN IMPRESSION Captain Marven was certainly not at ease in his own mind in regard to the experience on his journey.
intactadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtækt/
constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
From this reading The seals were to all appearances intact.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet in view of the fact that it was still buckled to the strap, the suspicion seemed absurd.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading MERIEL MAKES AN IMPRESSION Captain Marven was certainly not at ease in his own mind in regard to the experience on his journey.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading MERIEL MAKES AN IMPRESSION Captain Marven was certainly not at ease in his own mind in regard to the experience on his journey.
Marven
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From this reading MERIEL MAKES AN IMPRESSION Captain Marven was certainly not at ease in his own mind in regard to the experience on his journey.
MERIEL
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From this reading MERIEL MAKES AN IMPRESSION Captain Marven was certainly not at ease in his own mind in regard to the experience on his journey.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading MERIEL MAKES AN IMPRESSION Captain Marven was certainly not at ease in his own mind in regard to the experience on his journey.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MERIEL MAKES AN IMPRESSION Captain Marven was certainly not at ease in his own mind in regard to the experience on his journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet in view of the fact that it was still buckled to the strap, the suspicion seemed absurd.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MERIEL MAKES AN IMPRESSION Captain Marven was certainly not at ease in his own mind in regard to the experience on his journey.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading MERIEL MAKES AN IMPRESSION Captain Marven was certainly not at ease in his own mind in regard to the experience on his journey.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He seemed to remember awaking, and seeing in Guy's possession the despatch box that he carried.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading MERIEL MAKES AN IMPRESSION Captain Marven was certainly not at ease in his own mind in regard to the experience on his journey.
To recall to mind.
From this reading He seemed to remember awaking, and seeing in Guy's possession the despatch box that he carried.
sealsnounUS /siːlz/
plural of “seal” — fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
From this reading The seals were to all appearances intact.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He seemed to remember awaking, and seeing in Guy's possession the despatch box that he carried.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to remember awaking, and seeing in Guy's possession the despatch box that he carried.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as he was alone he carefully examined the despatch case.
not in physical motion
From this reading Yet in view of the fact that it was still buckled to the strap, the suspicion seemed absurd.
strapnounUS /stræp/
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading Yet in view of the fact that it was still buckled to the strap, the suspicion seemed absurd.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Yet in view of the fact that it was still buckled to the strap, the suspicion seemed absurd.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He seemed to remember awaking, and seeing in Guy's possession the despatch box that he carried.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MERIEL MAKES AN IMPRESSION Captain Marven was certainly not at ease in his own mind in regard to the experience on his journey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MERIEL MAKES AN IMPRESSION Captain Marven was certainly not at ease in his own mind in regard to the experience on his journey.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Yet in view of the fact that it was still buckled to the strap, the suspicion seemed absurd.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MERIEL MAKES AN IMPRESSION Captain Marven was certainly not at ease in his own mind in regard to the experience on his journey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The seals were to all appearances intact.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet in view of the fact that it was still buckled to the strap, the suspicion seemed absurd.
