used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CREWE engaged a room in Whitethorn Gardens in order to watch Mrs. Penfield's movements, and took up his post of observation immediately.
(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 As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CREWE engaged a room in Whitethorn Gardens in order to watch Mrs. Penfield's movements, and took up his post of observation immediately.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
Ashlingsea
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From this reading From this eyrie the detective could see the front, the downs, and the distant cliff road to Ashlingsea; but the residence of Brett's landlady engrossed his attention.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading From this eyrie the detective could see the front, the downs, and the distant cliff road to Ashlingsea; but the residence of Brett's landlady engrossed his attention.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading One or two old ladies walked primly in the front gardens before dusk, but went inside as soon as the evening sea-mist began to rise.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading One or two old ladies walked primly in the front gardens before dusk, but went inside as soon as the evening sea-mist began to rise.
Brett's
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From this reading From this eyrie the detective could see the front, the downs, and the distant cliff road to Ashlingsea; but the residence of Brett's landlady engrossed his attention.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading From this eyrie the detective could see the front, the downs, and the distant cliff road to Ashlingsea; but the residence of Brett's landlady engrossed his attention.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From this eyrie the detective could see the front, the downs, and the distant cliff road to Ashlingsea; but the residence of Brett's landlady engrossed his attention.
country-side
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From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
CREWE
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From this reading CREWE engaged a room in Whitethorn Gardens in order to watch Mrs. Penfield's movements, and took up his post of observation immediately.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading From this eyrie the detective could see the front, the downs, and the distant cliff road to Ashlingsea; but the residence of Brett's landlady engrossed his attention.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading From this eyrie the detective could see the front, the downs, and the distant cliff road to Ashlingsea; but the residence of Brett's landlady engrossed his attention.
downsnounUS /daʊnz/
plural of “down” — soft fine feathers
From this reading From this eyrie the detective could see the front, the downs, and the distant cliff road to Ashlingsea; but the residence of Brett's landlady engrossed his attention.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading One or two old ladies walked primly in the front gardens before dusk, but went inside as soon as the evening sea-mist began to rise.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading CREWE engaged a room in Whitethorn Gardens in order to watch Mrs. Penfield's movements, and took up his post of observation immediately.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading From this eyrie the detective could see the front, the downs, and the distant cliff road to Ashlingsea; but the residence of Brett's landlady engrossed his attention.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One or two old ladies walked primly in the front gardens before dusk, but went inside as soon as the evening sea-mist began to rise.
eyrienounUS /ˈeri/
the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)
From this reading From this eyrie the detective could see the front, the downs, and the distant cliff road to Ashlingsea; but the residence of Brett's landlady engrossed his attention.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this eyrie the detective could see the front, the downs, and the distant cliff road to Ashlingsea; but the residence of Brett's landlady engrossed his attention.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading From this eyrie the detective could see the front, the downs, and the distant cliff road to Ashlingsea; but the residence of Brett's landlady engrossed his attention.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading CREWE engaged a room in Whitethorn Gardens in order to watch Mrs. Penfield's movements, and took up his post of observation immediately.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CREWE engaged a room in Whitethorn Gardens in order to watch Mrs. Penfield's movements, and took up his post of observation immediately.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading CREWE engaged a room in Whitethorn Gardens in order to watch Mrs. Penfield's movements, and took up his post of observation immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CREWE engaged a room in Whitethorn Gardens in order to watch Mrs. Penfield's movements, and took up his post of observation immediately.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading One or two old ladies walked primly in the front gardens before dusk, but went inside as soon as the evening sea-mist began to rise.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading One or two old ladies walked primly in the front gardens before dusk, but went inside as soon as the evening sea-mist began to rise.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading From this eyrie the detective could see the front, the downs, and the distant cliff road to Ashlingsea; but the residence of Brett's landlady engrossed his attention.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There was very little sign of life in the street.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was very little sign of life in the street.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading CREWE engaged a room in Whitethorn Gardens in order to watch Mrs. Penfield's movements, and took up his post of observation immediately.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading CREWE engaged a room in Whitethorn Gardens in order to watch Mrs. Penfield's movements, and took up his post of observation immediately.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading CREWE engaged a room in Whitethorn Gardens in order to watch Mrs. Penfield's movements, and took up his post of observation immediately.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CREWE engaged a room in Whitethorn Gardens in order to watch Mrs. Penfield's movements, and took up his post of observation immediately.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading One or two old ladies walked primly in the front gardens before dusk, but went inside as soon as the evening sea-mist began to rise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One or two old ladies walked primly in the front gardens before dusk, but went inside as soon as the evening sea-mist began to rise.
and nothing more
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One or two old ladies walked primly in the front gardens before dusk, but went inside as soon as the evening sea-mist began to rise.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading CREWE engaged a room in Whitethorn Gardens in order to watch Mrs. Penfield's movements, and took up his post of observation immediately.
Penfield
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From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
Penfield's
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From this reading CREWE engaged a room in Whitethorn Gardens in order to watch Mrs. Penfield's movements, and took up his post of observation immediately.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading CREWE engaged a room in Whitethorn Gardens in order to watch Mrs. Penfield's movements, and took up his post of observation immediately.
primlyadverbUS /ˈprɪmli/
in a prissy manner
From this reading One or two old ladies walked primly in the front gardens before dusk, but went inside as soon as the evening sea-mist began to rise.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading From this eyrie the detective could see the front, the downs, and the distant cliff road to Ashlingsea; but the residence of Brett's landlady engrossed his attention.
move upward
From this reading One or two old ladies walked primly in the front gardens before dusk, but went inside as soon as the evening sea-mist began to rise.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading From this eyrie the detective could see the front, the downs, and the distant cliff road to Ashlingsea; but the residence of Brett's landlady engrossed his attention.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading CREWE engaged a room in Whitethorn Gardens in order to watch Mrs. Penfield's movements, and took up his post of observation immediately.
sea-mist
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From this reading One or two old ladies walked primly in the front gardens before dusk, but went inside as soon as the evening sea-mist began to rise.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From this eyrie the detective could see the front, the downs, and the distant cliff road to Ashlingsea; but the residence of Brett's landlady engrossed his attention.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading There was very little sign of life in the street.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
in the near future
From this reading One or two old ladies walked primly in the front gardens before dusk, but went inside as soon as the evening sea-mist began to rise.
Staveley
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From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was very little sign of life in the street.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this eyrie the detective could see the front, the downs, and the distant cliff road to Ashlingsea; but the residence of Brett's landlady engrossed his attention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CREWE engaged a room in Whitethorn Gardens in order to watch Mrs. Penfield's movements, and took up his post of observation immediately.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading CREWE engaged a room in Whitethorn Gardens in order to watch Mrs. Penfield's movements, and took up his post of observation immediately.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One or two old ladies walked primly in the front gardens before dusk, but went inside as soon as the evening sea-mist began to rise.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CREWE engaged a room in Whitethorn Gardens in order to watch Mrs. Penfield's movements, and took up his post of observation immediately.
vantagenounUS /ˈvæntədʒ/
place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was very little sign of life in the street.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading One or two old ladies walked primly in the front gardens before dusk, but went inside as soon as the evening sea-mist began to rise.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
look attentively
From this reading CREWE engaged a room in Whitethorn Gardens in order to watch Mrs. Penfield's movements, and took up his post of observation immediately.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One or two old ladies walked primly in the front gardens before dusk, but went inside as soon as the evening sea-mist began to rise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As he did not want Mrs. Penfield to know he was watching her house, he had chosen an attic bedroom on the opposite side and some distance higher up the steep street--an elevated vantage point, which not only commanded a view of all the houses in the street but of a great portion of Staveley and the surrounding country-side as well.
Whitethornnoun
thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America
From this reading CREWE engaged a room in Whitethorn Gardens in order to watch Mrs. Penfield's movements, and took up his post of observation immediately.
