used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am bound to say that while I was with him he never went round in less than twenty over bogey, and when he only took twenty over he had luck.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an excellent excuse for golf, he declared, and an opportunity to improve on his five handicap.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading This sudden enthusiasm on the part of the public was the cause of some difficulty and not a little annoyance so far as I was personally concerned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This sudden enthusiasm on the part of the public was the cause of some difficulty and not a little annoyance so far as I was personally concerned.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The public clamored for intimate particulars concerning Christopher Quarles, the house in Chelsea was besieged by hopeful interviewers, and the professor could only escape their attentions by going out of town.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading The public clamored for intimate particulars concerning Christopher Quarles, the house in Chelsea was besieged by hopeful interviewers, and the professor could only escape their attentions by going out of town.
bogeynounUS /ˈboʊɡi/
an evil spirit
From this reading I am bound to say that while I was with him he never went round in less than twenty over bogey, and when he only took twenty over he had luck.
confined by bonds
From this reading I am bound to say that while I was with him he never went round in less than twenty over bogey, and when he only took twenty over he had luck.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The public clamored for intimate particulars concerning Christopher Quarles, the house in Chelsea was besieged by hopeful interviewers, and the professor could only escape their attentions by going out of town.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading This sudden enthusiasm on the part of the public was the cause of some difficulty and not a little annoyance so far as I was personally concerned.
Chelsea
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From this reading The public clamored for intimate particulars concerning Christopher Quarles, the house in Chelsea was besieged by hopeful interviewers, and the professor could only escape their attentions by going out of town.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading The public clamored for intimate particulars concerning Christopher Quarles, the house in Chelsea was besieged by hopeful interviewers, and the professor could only escape their attentions by going out of town.
clamoredverbUS /ˈklæmərd/
past form of “clamor” — make loud demands
From this reading The public clamored for intimate particulars concerning Christopher Quarles, the house in Chelsea was besieged by hopeful interviewers, and the professor could only escape their attentions by going out of town.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading This sudden enthusiasm on the part of the public was the cause of some difficulty and not a little annoyance so far as I was personally concerned.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The public clamored for intimate particulars concerning Christopher Quarles, the house in Chelsea was besieged by hopeful interviewers, and the professor could only escape their attentions by going out of town.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The public clamored for intimate particulars concerning Christopher Quarles, the house in Chelsea was besieged by hopeful interviewers, and the professor could only escape their attentions by going out of town.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading It was an excellent excuse for golf, he declared, and an opportunity to improve on his five handicap.
Delverton
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From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading This sudden enthusiasm on the part of the public was the cause of some difficulty and not a little annoyance so far as I was personally concerned.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading This sudden enthusiasm on the part of the public was the cause of some difficulty and not a little annoyance so far as I was personally concerned.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The public clamored for intimate particulars concerning Christopher Quarles, the house in Chelsea was besieged by hopeful interviewers, and the professor could only escape their attentions by going out of town.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading It was an excellent excuse for golf, he declared, and an opportunity to improve on his five handicap.
accept an excuse for
From this reading It was an excellent excuse for golf, he declared, and an opportunity to improve on his five handicap.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This sudden enthusiasm on the part of the public was the cause of some difficulty and not a little annoyance so far as I was personally concerned.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was an excellent excuse for golf, he declared, and an opportunity to improve on his five handicap.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The public clamored for intimate particulars concerning Christopher Quarles, the house in Chelsea was besieged by hopeful interviewers, and the professor could only escape their attentions by going out of town.
the act of departing
From this reading The public clamored for intimate particulars concerning Christopher Quarles, the house in Chelsea was besieged by hopeful interviewers, and the professor could only escape their attentions by going out of town.
golfnounUS /ɡɑːlf/
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading It was an excellent excuse for golf, he declared, and an opportunity to improve on his five handicap.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
handicapnounUS /ˈhændikæp/
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
From this reading It was an excellent excuse for golf, he declared, and an opportunity to improve on his five handicap.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was an excellent excuse for golf, he declared, and an opportunity to improve on his five handicap.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am bound to say that while I was with him he never went round in less than twenty over bogey, and when he only took twenty over he had luck.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was an excellent excuse for golf, he declared, and an opportunity to improve on his five handicap.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading The public clamored for intimate particulars concerning Christopher Quarles, the house in Chelsea was besieged by hopeful interviewers, and the professor could only escape their attentions by going out of town.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am bound to say that while I was with him he never went round in less than twenty over bogey, and when he only took twenty over he had luck.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading It was an excellent excuse for golf, he declared, and an opportunity to improve on his five handicap.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
interviewersnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːərz/
plural of “interviewer” — a person who conducts an interview
From this reading The public clamored for intimate particulars concerning Christopher Quarles, the house in Chelsea was besieged by hopeful interviewers, and the professor could only escape their attentions by going out of town.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading The public clamored for intimate particulars concerning Christopher Quarles, the house in Chelsea was besieged by hopeful interviewers, and the professor could only escape their attentions by going out of town.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an excellent excuse for golf, he declared, and an opportunity to improve on his five handicap.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I am bound to say that while I was with him he never went round in less than twenty over bogey, and when he only took twenty over he had luck.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This sudden enthusiasm on the part of the public was the cause of some difficulty and not a little annoyance so far as I was personally concerned.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I am bound to say that while I was with him he never went round in less than twenty over bogey, and when he only took twenty over he had luck.
MANLEIGH
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From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I am bound to say that while I was with him he never went round in less than twenty over bogey, and when he only took twenty over he had luck.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This sudden enthusiasm on the part of the public was the cause of some difficulty and not a little annoyance so far as I was personally concerned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was an excellent excuse for golf, he declared, and an opportunity to improve on his five handicap.
and nothing more
From this reading The public clamored for intimate particulars concerning Christopher Quarles, the house in Chelsea was besieged by hopeful interviewers, and the professor could only escape their attentions by going out of town.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was an excellent excuse for golf, he declared, and an opportunity to improve on his five handicap.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The public clamored for intimate particulars concerning Christopher Quarles, the house in Chelsea was besieged by hopeful interviewers, and the professor could only escape their attentions by going out of town.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I am bound to say that while I was with him he never went round in less than twenty over bogey, and when he only took twenty over he had luck.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This sudden enthusiasm on the part of the public was the cause of some difficulty and not a little annoyance so far as I was personally concerned.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading The public clamored for intimate particulars concerning Christopher Quarles, the house in Chelsea was besieged by hopeful interviewers, and the professor could only escape their attentions by going out of town.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading This sudden enthusiasm on the part of the public was the cause of some difficulty and not a little annoyance so far as I was personally concerned.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The public clamored for intimate particulars concerning Christopher Quarles, the house in Chelsea was besieged by hopeful interviewers, and the professor could only escape their attentions by going out of town.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The public clamored for intimate particulars concerning Christopher Quarles, the house in Chelsea was besieged by hopeful interviewers, and the professor could only escape their attentions by going out of town.
Quarles
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From this reading The public clamored for intimate particulars concerning Christopher Quarles, the house in Chelsea was besieged by hopeful interviewers, and the professor could only escape their attentions by going out of town.
relegatedverbUS /ˈreləɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “relegate” — refer to another person for decision or judgment
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading I am bound to say that while I was with him he never went round in less than twenty over bogey, and when he only took twenty over he had luck.
express in words
From this reading I am bound to say that while I was with him he never went round in less than twenty over bogey, and when he only took twenty over he had luck.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This sudden enthusiasm on the part of the public was the cause of some difficulty and not a little annoyance so far as I was personally concerned.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This sudden enthusiasm on the part of the public was the cause of some difficulty and not a little annoyance so far as I was personally concerned.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading This sudden enthusiasm on the part of the public was the cause of some difficulty and not a little annoyance so far as I was personally concerned.
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I am bound to say that while I was with him he never went round in less than twenty over bogey, and when he only took twenty over he had luck.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am bound to say that while I was with him he never went round in less than twenty over bogey, and when he only took twenty over he had luck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The public clamored for intimate particulars concerning Christopher Quarles, the house in Chelsea was besieged by hopeful interviewers, and the professor could only escape their attentions by going out of town.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This sudden enthusiasm on the part of the public was the cause of some difficulty and not a little annoyance so far as I was personally concerned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I am bound to say that while I was with him he never went round in less than twenty over bogey, and when he only took twenty over he had luck.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The public clamored for intimate particulars concerning Christopher Quarles, the house in Chelsea was besieged by hopeful interviewers, and the professor could only escape their attentions by going out of town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading I am bound to say that while I was with him he never went round in less than twenty over bogey, and when he only took twenty over he had luck.
undiscoveredadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈskʌvərd/
not discovered
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The public clamored for intimate particulars concerning Christopher Quarles, the house in Chelsea was besieged by hopeful interviewers, and the professor could only escape their attentions by going out of town.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I am bound to say that while I was with him he never went round in less than twenty over bogey, and when he only took twenty over he had luck.
at the time that
From this reading I am bound to say that while I was with him he never went round in less than twenty over bogey, and when he only took twenty over he had luck.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS HOUSE IN MANLEIGH ROAD The dramatic suicide of Martin Delverton, and the solution of a mystery which had been relegated to the list of undiscovered crimes produced a sensation.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I am bound to say that while I was with him he never went round in less than twenty over bogey, and when he only took twenty over he had luck.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am bound to say that while I was with him he never went round in less than twenty over bogey, and when he only took twenty over he had luck.
