used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HERMIT LADIES Dan was not naturally of a suspicious nature, but since taking up the profession of a detective, he had become so.
absent-minded
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From this reading Usually dreamy and absent-minded, the turn taken by the conversation had awakened the tiger in the man, and apparently he regarded Halliday as over-inquisitive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Slight matters that formerly he would not have noticed, now attracted his attention, and, as the saying goes, he saw a bird in every bush.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading For this reason while returning slowly to the cottage, he considered Vincent's backward glance, which hinted at nervousness, and his unnecessarily angry reply to the question as to whether he was rich.
from appearances alone
From this reading Usually dreamy and absent-minded, the turn taken by the conversation had awakened the tiger in the man, and apparently he regarded Halliday as over-inquisitive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Slight matters that formerly he would not have noticed, now attracted his attention, and, as the saying goes, he saw a bird in every bush.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For this reason while returning slowly to the cottage, he considered Vincent's backward glance, which hinted at nervousness, and his unnecessarily angry reply to the question as to whether he was rich.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Slight matters that formerly he would not have noticed, now attracted his attention, and, as the saying goes, he saw a bird in every bush.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Slight matters that formerly he would not have noticed, now attracted his attention, and, as the saying goes, he saw a bird in every bush.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading Usually dreamy and absent-minded, the turn taken by the conversation had awakened the tiger in the man, and apparently he regarded Halliday as over-inquisitive.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading For this reason while returning slowly to the cottage, he considered Vincent's backward glance, which hinted at nervousness, and his unnecessarily angry reply to the question as to whether he was rich.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE HERMIT LADIES Dan was not naturally of a suspicious nature, but since taking up the profession of a detective, he had become so.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Slight matters that formerly he would not have noticed, now attracted his attention, and, as the saying goes, he saw a bird in every bush.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Slight matters that formerly he would not have noticed, now attracted his attention, and, as the saying goes, he saw a bird in every bush.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE HERMIT LADIES Dan was not naturally of a suspicious nature, but since taking up the profession of a detective, he had become so.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Usually dreamy and absent-minded, the turn taken by the conversation had awakened the tiger in the man, and apparently he regarded Halliday as over-inquisitive.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading Yet why the inventor should take this view, Dan could not conjecture.
carefully weighed
From this reading For this reason while returning slowly to the cottage, he considered Vincent's backward glance, which hinted at nervousness, and his unnecessarily angry reply to the question as to whether he was rich.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Usually dreamy and absent-minded, the turn taken by the conversation had awakened the tiger in the man, and apparently he regarded Halliday as over-inquisitive.
a small house with a single story
From this reading For this reason while returning slowly to the cottage, he considered Vincent's backward glance, which hinted at nervousness, and his unnecessarily angry reply to the question as to whether he was rich.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet why the inventor should take this view, Dan could not conjecture.
Dan
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From this reading THE HERMIT LADIES Dan was not naturally of a suspicious nature, but since taking up the profession of a detective, he had become so.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading THE HERMIT LADIES Dan was not naturally of a suspicious nature, but since taking up the profession of a detective, he had become so.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading Usually dreamy and absent-minded, the turn taken by the conversation had awakened the tiger in the man, and apparently he regarded Halliday as over-inquisitive.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Slight matters that formerly he would not have noticed, now attracted his attention, and, as the saying goes, he saw a bird in every bush.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this reason while returning slowly to the cottage, he considered Vincent's backward glance, which hinted at nervousness, and his unnecessarily angry reply to the question as to whether he was rich.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Slight matters that formerly he would not have noticed, now attracted his attention, and, as the saying goes, he saw a bird in every bush.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading For this reason while returning slowly to the cottage, he considered Vincent's backward glance, which hinted at nervousness, and his unnecessarily angry reply to the question as to whether he was rich.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Slight matters that formerly he would not have noticed, now attracted his attention, and, as the saying goes, he saw a bird in every bush.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HERMIT LADIES Dan was not naturally of a suspicious nature, but since taking up the profession of a detective, he had become so.
Halliday
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From this reading Usually dreamy and absent-minded, the turn taken by the conversation had awakened the tiger in the man, and apparently he regarded Halliday as over-inquisitive.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Slight matters that formerly he would not have noticed, now attracted his attention, and, as the saying goes, he saw a bird in every bush.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HERMIT LADIES Dan was not naturally of a suspicious nature, but since taking up the profession of a detective, he had become so.
HERMITnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading THE HERMIT LADIES Dan was not naturally of a suspicious nature, but since taking up the profession of a detective, he had become so.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading For this reason while returning slowly to the cottage, he considered Vincent's backward glance, which hinted at nervousness, and his unnecessarily angry reply to the question as to whether he was rich.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Slight matters that formerly he would not have noticed, now attracted his attention, and, as the saying goes, he saw a bird in every bush.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Slight matters that formerly he would not have noticed, now attracted his attention, and, as the saying goes, he saw a bird in every bush.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading Yet why the inventor should take this view, Dan could not conjecture.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE HERMIT LADIES Dan was not naturally of a suspicious nature, but since taking up the profession of a detective, he had become so.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Usually dreamy and absent-minded, the turn taken by the conversation had awakened the tiger in the man, and apparently he regarded Halliday as over-inquisitive.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Slight matters that formerly he would not have noticed, now attracted his attention, and, as the saying goes, he saw a bird in every bush.
as might be expected
From this reading THE HERMIT LADIES Dan was not naturally of a suspicious nature, but since taking up the profession of a detective, he had become so.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE HERMIT LADIES Dan was not naturally of a suspicious nature, but since taking up the profession of a detective, he had become so.
nervousnessnounUS /ˈnɜːrvəsnəs/
the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
From this reading For this reason while returning slowly to the cottage, he considered Vincent's backward glance, which hinted at nervousness, and his unnecessarily angry reply to the question as to whether he was rich.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE HERMIT LADIES Dan was not naturally of a suspicious nature, but since taking up the profession of a detective, he had become so.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Slight matters that formerly he would not have noticed, now attracted his attention, and, as the saying goes, he saw a bird in every bush.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Slight matters that formerly he would not have noticed, now attracted his attention, and, as the saying goes, he saw a bird in every bush.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HERMIT LADIES Dan was not naturally of a suspicious nature, but since taking up the profession of a detective, he had become so.
over-inquisitive
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From this reading Usually dreamy and absent-minded, the turn taken by the conversation had awakened the tiger in the man, and apparently he regarded Halliday as over-inquisitive.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading THE HERMIT LADIES Dan was not naturally of a suspicious nature, but since taking up the profession of a detective, he had become so.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading For this reason while returning slowly to the cottage, he considered Vincent's backward glance, which hinted at nervousness, and his unnecessarily angry reply to the question as to whether he was rich.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For this reason while returning slowly to the cottage, he considered Vincent's backward glance, which hinted at nervousness, and his unnecessarily angry reply to the question as to whether he was rich.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Usually dreamy and absent-minded, the turn taken by the conversation had awakened the tiger in the man, and apparently he regarded Halliday as over-inquisitive.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading For this reason while returning slowly to the cottage, he considered Vincent's backward glance, which hinted at nervousness, and his unnecessarily angry reply to the question as to whether he was rich.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading For this reason while returning slowly to the cottage, he considered Vincent's backward glance, which hinted at nervousness, and his unnecessarily angry reply to the question as to whether he was rich.
possessing material wealth
From this reading For this reason while returning slowly to the cottage, he considered Vincent's backward glance, which hinted at nervousness, and his unnecessarily angry reply to the question as to whether he was rich.
cut with a saw
From this reading Slight matters that formerly he would not have noticed, now attracted his attention, and, as the saying goes, he saw a bird in every bush.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Slight matters that formerly he would not have noticed, now attracted his attention, and, as the saying goes, he saw a bird in every bush.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Yet why the inventor should take this view, Dan could not conjecture.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE HERMIT LADIES Dan was not naturally of a suspicious nature, but since taking up the profession of a detective, he had become so.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Slight matters that formerly he would not have noticed, now attracted his attention, and, as the saying goes, he saw a bird in every bush.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading For this reason while returning slowly to the cottage, he considered Vincent's backward glance, which hinted at nervousness, and his unnecessarily angry reply to the question as to whether he was rich.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE HERMIT LADIES Dan was not naturally of a suspicious nature, but since taking up the profession of a detective, he had become so.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading THE HERMIT LADIES Dan was not naturally of a suspicious nature, but since taking up the profession of a detective, he had become so.
carry out
From this reading Yet why the inventor should take this view, Dan could not conjecture.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Usually dreamy and absent-minded, the turn taken by the conversation had awakened the tiger in the man, and apparently he regarded Halliday as over-inquisitive.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading THE HERMIT LADIES Dan was not naturally of a suspicious nature, but since taking up the profession of a detective, he had become so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Slight matters that formerly he would not have noticed, now attracted his attention, and, as the saying goes, he saw a bird in every bush.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HERMIT LADIES Dan was not naturally of a suspicious nature, but since taking up the profession of a detective, he had become so.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this reason while returning slowly to the cottage, he considered Vincent's backward glance, which hinted at nervousness, and his unnecessarily angry reply to the question as to whether he was rich.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading Usually dreamy and absent-minded, the turn taken by the conversation had awakened the tiger in the man, and apparently he regarded Halliday as over-inquisitive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For this reason while returning slowly to the cottage, he considered Vincent's backward glance, which hinted at nervousness, and his unnecessarily angry reply to the question as to whether he was rich.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Usually dreamy and absent-minded, the turn taken by the conversation had awakened the tiger in the man, and apparently he regarded Halliday as over-inquisitive.
unnecessarilyadverbUS /ənˈnesəserəli/
in an unnecessary manner
From this reading For this reason while returning slowly to the cottage, he considered Vincent's backward glance, which hinted at nervousness, and his unnecessarily angry reply to the question as to whether he was rich.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE HERMIT LADIES Dan was not naturally of a suspicious nature, but since taking up the profession of a detective, he had become so.
under normal conditions
From this reading Usually dreamy and absent-minded, the turn taken by the conversation had awakened the tiger in the man, and apparently he regarded Halliday as over-inquisitive.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Yet why the inventor should take this view, Dan could not conjecture.
Vincent's
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From this reading For this reason while returning slowly to the cottage, he considered Vincent's backward glance, which hinted at nervousness, and his unnecessarily angry reply to the question as to whether he was rich.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HERMIT LADIES Dan was not naturally of a suspicious nature, but since taking up the profession of a detective, he had become so.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading For this reason while returning slowly to the cottage, he considered Vincent's backward glance, which hinted at nervousness, and his unnecessarily angry reply to the question as to whether he was rich.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For this reason while returning slowly to the cottage, he considered Vincent's backward glance, which hinted at nervousness, and his unnecessarily angry reply to the question as to whether he was rich.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For this reason while returning slowly to the cottage, he considered Vincent's backward glance, which hinted at nervousness, and his unnecessarily angry reply to the question as to whether he was rich.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Yet why the inventor should take this view, Dan could not conjecture.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Slight matters that formerly he would not have noticed, now attracted his attention, and, as the saying goes, he saw a bird in every bush.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet why the inventor should take this view, Dan could not conjecture.
