alleysnounUS /ˈæliz/
plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an impossible place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading “If we assume,” said Thorndyke, “as we must, on the apparent probabilities, that the tragedy occurred here, we must assume that there are some significant circumstances that are unknown to us.
move towards
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “If we assume,” said Thorndyke, “as we must, on the apparent probabilities, that the tragedy occurred here, we must assume that there are some significant circumstances that are unknown to us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “If we assume,” said Thorndyke, “as we must, on the apparent probabilities, that the tragedy occurred here, we must assume that there are some significant circumstances that are unknown to us.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading “If we assume,” said Thorndyke, “as we must, on the apparent probabilities, that the tragedy occurred here, we must assume that there are some significant circumstances that are unknown to us.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When I had seen my guest off by the last train on Saturday night, I walked homeward slowly, cogitating on the results of his visit.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “If we assume,” said Thorndyke, “as we must, on the apparent probabilities, that the tragedy occurred here, we must assume that there are some significant circumstances that are unknown to us.
cogitating
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From this reading When I had seen my guest off by the last train on Saturday night, I walked homeward slowly, cogitating on the results of his visit.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
set up or found
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading When I had seen my guest off by the last train on Saturday night, I walked homeward slowly, cogitating on the results of his visit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I had seen my guest off by the last train on Saturday night, I walked homeward slowly, cogitating on the results of his visit.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “If we assume,” said Thorndyke, “as we must, on the apparent probabilities, that the tragedy occurred here, we must assume that there are some significant circumstances that are unknown to us.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When I had seen my guest off by the last train on Saturday night, I walked homeward slowly, cogitating on the results of his visit.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading When I had seen my guest off by the last train on Saturday night, I walked homeward slowly, cogitating on the results of his visit.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I had seen my guest off by the last train on Saturday night, I walked homeward slowly, cogitating on the results of his visit.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If we assume,” said Thorndyke, “as we must, on the apparent probabilities, that the tragedy occurred here, we must assume that there are some significant circumstances that are unknown to us.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was an impossible place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading It seemed to me that they were very insignificant.
intricateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəkət/
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to me that they were very insignificant.
immediately past
From this reading When I had seen my guest off by the last train on Saturday night, I walked homeward slowly, cogitating on the results of his visit.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to me that they were very insignificant.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “If we assume,” said Thorndyke, “as we must, on the apparent probabilities, that the tragedy occurred here, we must assume that there are some significant circumstances that are unknown to us.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When I had seen my guest off by the last train on Saturday night, I walked homeward slowly, cogitating on the results of his visit.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When I had seen my guest off by the last train on Saturday night, I walked homeward slowly, cogitating on the results of his visit.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading “If we assume,” said Thorndyke, “as we must, on the apparent probabilities, that the tragedy occurred here, we must assume that there are some significant circumstances that are unknown to us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When I had seen my guest off by the last train on Saturday night, I walked homeward slowly, cogitating on the results of his visit.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When I had seen my guest off by the last train on Saturday night, I walked homeward slowly, cogitating on the results of his visit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When I had seen my guest off by the last train on Saturday night, I walked homeward slowly, cogitating on the results of his visit.
and nothing more
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was an impossible place.
probabilitiesnounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “probability” — a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading “If we assume,” said Thorndyke, “as we must, on the apparent probabilities, that the tragedy occurred here, we must assume that there are some significant circumstances that are unknown to us.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading When I had seen my guest off by the last train on Saturday night, I walked homeward slowly, cogitating on the results of his visit.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “If we assume,” said Thorndyke, “as we must, on the apparent probabilities, that the tragedy occurred here, we must assume that there are some significant circumstances that are unknown to us.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When I had seen my guest off by the last train on Saturday night, I walked homeward slowly, cogitating on the results of his visit.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to me that they were very insignificant.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When I had seen my guest off by the last train on Saturday night, I walked homeward slowly, cogitating on the results of his visit.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading “If we assume,” said Thorndyke, “as we must, on the apparent probabilities, that the tragedy occurred here, we must assume that there are some significant circumstances that are unknown to us.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading When I had seen my guest off by the last train on Saturday night, I walked homeward slowly, cogitating on the results of his visit.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “If we assume,” said Thorndyke, “as we must, on the apparent probabilities, that the tragedy occurred here, we must assume that there are some significant circumstances that are unknown to us.
tabletsnounUS /ˈtæbləts/
plural of “tablet” — a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to me that they were very insignificant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When I had seen my guest off by the last train on Saturday night, I walked homeward slowly, cogitating on the results of his visit.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “If we assume,” said Thorndyke, “as we must, on the apparent probabilities, that the tragedy occurred here, we must assume that there are some significant circumstances that are unknown to us.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed to me that they were very insignificant.
Thorndyke
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From this reading “If we assume,” said Thorndyke, “as we must, on the apparent probabilities, that the tragedy occurred here, we must assume that there are some significant circumstances that are unknown to us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to me that they were very insignificant.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading “If we assume,” said Thorndyke, “as we must, on the apparent probabilities, that the tragedy occurred here, we must assume that there are some significant circumstances that are unknown to us.
create by training and teaching
From this reading When I had seen my guest off by the last train on Saturday night, I walked homeward slowly, cogitating on the results of his visit.
not known
From this reading “If we assume,” said Thorndyke, “as we must, on the apparent probabilities, that the tragedy occurred here, we must assume that there are some significant circumstances that are unknown to us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “If we assume,” said Thorndyke, “as we must, on the apparent probabilities, that the tragedy occurred here, we must assume that there are some significant circumstances that are unknown to us.
precisely as stated
From this reading It seemed to me that they were very insignificant.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When I had seen my guest off by the last train on Saturday night, I walked homeward slowly, cogitating on the results of his visit.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading When I had seen my guest off by the last train on Saturday night, I walked homeward slowly, cogitating on the results of his visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an impossible place.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It seemed to me that they were very insignificant.
at the time that
From this reading When I had seen my guest off by the last train on Saturday night, I walked homeward slowly, cogitating on the results of his visit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the morning we had explored the piece of shore on which the bag and the box of tablets had been found, making our way to it by the narrow and intricate alleys which seemed to be the only approach; and we had reached the same conclusion.
