used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He guessed that there must have been some master mind behind Guy's exploits, and once he had fixed upon Lynton Hora as the possessor of that master mind he was a sleuth hound on the trail.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He guessed that there must have been some master mind behind Guy's exploits, and once he had fixed upon Lynton Hora as the possessor of that master mind he was a sleuth hound on the trail.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Inspector Kenly knew.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
coilnounUS /kɔɪl/
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
coilingadjectiveUS /ˈkɔɪlɪŋ/
in the shape of a coil
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
CONTEMPLATESverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪts/
third-person singular of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Where Hora was, Kenly was not far distant.
entwining
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From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
divisible by two
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading He guessed that there must have been some master mind behind Guy's exploits, and once he had fixed upon Lynton Hora as the possessor of that master mind he was a sleuth hound on the trail.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Where Hora was, Kenly was not far distant.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading He guessed that there must have been some master mind behind Guy's exploits, and once he had fixed upon Lynton Hora as the possessor of that master mind he was a sleuth hound on the trail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He guessed that there must have been some master mind behind Guy's exploits, and once he had fixed upon Lynton Hora as the possessor of that master mind he was a sleuth hound on the trail.
Guy'snounUS /ɡaɪz/
possessive form of “guy” — an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading He guessed that there must have been some master mind behind Guy's exploits, and once he had fixed upon Lynton Hora as the possessor of that master mind he was a sleuth hound on the trail.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He guessed that there must have been some master mind behind Guy's exploits, and once he had fixed upon Lynton Hora as the possessor of that master mind he was a sleuth hound on the trail.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He guessed that there must have been some master mind behind Guy's exploits, and once he had fixed upon Lynton Hora as the possessor of that master mind he was a sleuth hound on the trail.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
Hora
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From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
Hora's
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From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
houndnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading He guessed that there must have been some master mind behind Guy's exploits, and once he had fixed upon Lynton Hora as the possessor of that master mind he was a sleuth hound on the trail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
inertadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrt/
unable to move or resist motion
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
initiativenounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
INSPECTORnounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
KENLY
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From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But Inspector Kenly knew.
Lynton
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From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He guessed that there must have been some master mind behind Guy's exploits, and once he had fixed upon Lynton Hora as the possessor of that master mind he was a sleuth hound on the trail.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He guessed that there must have been some master mind behind Guy's exploits, and once he had fixed upon Lynton Hora as the possessor of that master mind he was a sleuth hound on the trail.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
not in physical motion
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He guessed that there must have been some master mind behind Guy's exploits, and once he had fixed upon Lynton Hora as the possessor of that master mind he was a sleuth hound on the trail.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Where Hora was, Kenly was not far distant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He guessed that there must have been some master mind behind Guy's exploits, and once he had fixed upon Lynton Hora as the possessor of that master mind he was a sleuth hound on the trail.
on one occasion
From this reading He guessed that there must have been some master mind behind Guy's exploits, and once he had fixed upon Lynton Hora as the possessor of that master mind he was a sleuth hound on the trail.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading He guessed that there must have been some master mind behind Guy's exploits, and once he had fixed upon Lynton Hora as the possessor of that master mind he was a sleuth hound on the trail.
puppetsnounUS /ˈpʌpəts/
plural of “puppet” — a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
sleuthnounUS /sluːθ/
a detective who follows a trail
From this reading He guessed that there must have been some master mind behind Guy's exploits, and once he had fixed upon Lynton Hora as the possessor of that master mind he was a sleuth hound on the trail.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
spinverbUS /spɪn/
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
spunverbUS /spʌn/
inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
in a swift manner
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He guessed that there must have been some master mind behind Guy's exploits, and once he had fixed upon Lynton Hora as the possessor of that master mind he was a sleuth hound on the trail.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading He guessed that there must have been some master mind behind Guy's exploits, and once he had fixed upon Lynton Hora as the possessor of that master mind he was a sleuth hound on the trail.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He guessed that there must have been some master mind behind Guy's exploits, and once he had fixed upon Lynton Hora as the possessor of that master mind he was a sleuth hound on the trail.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
precisely as stated
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
webnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where Hora was, Kenly was not far distant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY CONTEMPLATES ACTION Events were coiling themselves swiftly, and Lynton Hora at the very centre of the coil was inert, motionless, unaware of the web which was being spun about him.
which person or people
From this reading Indeed some of those various parties who were the actors in the events, the puppets who had been set in motion by Hora's initiative to spin the web for his own entwining, were unaware even that they were spinning such a web.
