used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The new problem that Thorndyke offered for solution was a tougher one than any of the others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He proposed that I should identify and give a name to this mysterious woman.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The new problem that Thorndyke offered for solution was a tougher one than any of the others.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No woman, excepting Mrs. Wilson, had been mentioned in connection with the case.
Blackmore
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From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But how could I?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading No woman, excepting Mrs. Wilson, had been mentioned in connection with the case.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But how could I?
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
dispellingverbUS /dɪˈspelɪŋ/
inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading No woman, excepting Mrs. Wilson, had been mentioned in connection with the case.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The new problem that Thorndyke offered for solution was a tougher one than any of the others.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He proposed that I should identify and give a name to this mysterious woman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No woman, excepting Mrs. Wilson, had been mentioned in connection with the case.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He proposed that I should identify and give a name to this mysterious woman.
how
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From this reading But how could I?
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
identifyverbUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪ/
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
From this reading He proposed that I should identify and give a name to this mysterious woman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
a message received and understood
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
LaysnounUS /leɪz/
plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading No woman, excepting Mrs. Wilson, had been mentioned in connection with the case.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading No woman, excepting Mrs. Wilson, had been mentioned in connection with the case.
of an obscure nature
From this reading He proposed that I should identify and give a name to this mysterious woman.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He proposed that I should identify and give a name to this mysterious woman.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new problem that Thorndyke offered for solution was a tougher one than any of the others.
not any; not one
From this reading No woman, excepting Mrs. Wilson, had been mentioned in connection with the case.
obscuritynounUS /əbsˈkjʊrəti/
the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The new problem that Thorndyke offered for solution was a tougher one than any of the others.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The new problem that Thorndyke offered for solution was a tougher one than any of the others.
and nothing more
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
others
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From this reading The new problem that Thorndyke offered for solution was a tougher one than any of the others.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The new problem that Thorndyke offered for solution was a tougher one than any of the others.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He proposed that I should identify and give a name to this mysterious woman.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He proposed that I should identify and give a name to this mysterious woman.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading The new problem that Thorndyke offered for solution was a tougher one than any of the others.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The new problem that Thorndyke offered for solution was a tougher one than any of the others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He proposed that I should identify and give a name to this mysterious woman.
Thorndyke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He proposed that I should identify and give a name to this mysterious woman.
tougheradjectiveUS /ˈtʌfər/
comparative of “tough” — not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The new problem that Thorndyke offered for solution was a tougher one than any of the others.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
WilkinsnounUS /ˈwɪlkɪnz/
United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)
From this reading Thorndyke Lays the Mine The information supplied by Mr. Samuel Wilkins, so far from dispelling the cloud of mystery that hung over the Blackmore case, only enveloped it in deeper obscurity, so far as I was concerned.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading No woman, excepting Mrs. Wilson, had been mentioned in connection with the case.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No woman, excepting Mrs. Wilson, had been mentioned in connection with the case.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He proposed that I should identify and give a name to this mysterious woman.
