used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading But Fate was against him, so far as having a second opinion was concerned, for Laurance proved to be absent.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading But hitherto few startling events had summoned Laurance out of England, and Dan had been accustomed to always finding him on the spot for a consultation.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But Fate was against him, so far as having a second opinion was concerned, for Laurance proved to be absent.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But hitherto few startling events had summoned Laurance out of England, and Dan had been accustomed to always finding him on the spot for a consultation.
AMAZINGadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
anarchisticadjective
of or related to anarchism or tending toward anarchism
From this reading An anarchistic plot, of which _The Moment_ desired to know the details, had taken him to Vienna, and it was probable that he would not return for at least a week.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An anarchistic plot, of which _The Moment_ desired to know the details, had taken him to Vienna, and it was probable that he would not return for at least a week.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But Fate was against him, so far as having a second opinion was concerned, for Laurance proved to be absent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But hitherto few startling events had summoned Laurance out of England, and Dan had been accustomed to always finding him on the spot for a consultation.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Halliday might have expected something of the sort, as in the prosecution of his business Freddy was here, there, and everywhere, never knowing his next destination, which depended entirely on the latest sensation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Fate was against him, so far as having a second opinion was concerned, for Laurance proved to be absent.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading But Fate was against him, so far as having a second opinion was concerned, for Laurance proved to be absent.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
Dan
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From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Halliday might have expected something of the sort, as in the prosecution of his business Freddy was here, there, and everywhere, never knowing his next destination, which depended entirely on the latest sensation.
wanted intensely
From this reading An anarchistic plot, of which _The Moment_ desired to know the details, had taken him to Vienna, and it was probable that he would not return for at least a week.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading Halliday might have expected something of the sort, as in the prosecution of his business Freddy was here, there, and everywhere, never knowing his next destination, which depended entirely on the latest sensation.
true confidential information
From this reading An anarchistic plot, of which _The Moment_ desired to know the details, had taken him to Vienna, and it was probable that he would not return for at least a week.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading But hitherto few startling events had summoned Laurance out of England, and Dan had been accustomed to always finding him on the spot for a consultation.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Halliday might have expected something of the sort, as in the prosecution of his business Freddy was here, there, and everywhere, never knowing his next destination, which depended entirely on the latest sensation.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading But hitherto few startling events had summoned Laurance out of England, and Dan had been accustomed to always finding him on the spot for a consultation.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Halliday might have expected something of the sort, as in the prosecution of his business Freddy was here, there, and everywhere, never knowing his next destination, which depended entirely on the latest sensation.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Halliday might have expected something of the sort, as in the prosecution of his business Freddy was here, there, and everywhere, never knowing his next destination, which depended entirely on the latest sensation.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But Fate was against him, so far as having a second opinion was concerned, for Laurance proved to be absent.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading But Fate was against him, so far as having a second opinion was concerned, for Laurance proved to be absent.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But hitherto few startling events had summoned Laurance out of England, and Dan had been accustomed to always finding him on the spot for a consultation.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading But hitherto few startling events had summoned Laurance out of England, and Dan had been accustomed to always finding him on the spot for a consultation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Fate was against him, so far as having a second opinion was concerned, for Laurance proved to be absent.
Freddy
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From this reading Halliday might have expected something of the sort, as in the prosecution of his business Freddy was here, there, and everywhere, never knowing his next destination, which depended entirely on the latest sensation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An anarchistic plot, of which _The Moment_ desired to know the details, had taken him to Vienna, and it was probable that he would not return for at least a week.
Halliday
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From this reading Halliday might have expected something of the sort, as in the prosecution of his business Freddy was here, there, and everywhere, never knowing his next destination, which depended entirely on the latest sensation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But Fate was against him, so far as having a second opinion was concerned, for Laurance proved to be absent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Halliday might have expected something of the sort, as in the prosecution of his business Freddy was here, there, and everywhere, never knowing his next destination, which depended entirely on the latest sensation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Fate was against him, so far as having a second opinion was concerned, for Laurance proved to be absent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Halliday might have expected something of the sort, as in the prosecution of his business Freddy was here, there, and everywhere, never knowing his next destination, which depended entirely on the latest sensation.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading But hitherto few startling events had summoned Laurance out of England, and Dan had been accustomed to always finding him on the spot for a consultation.
how
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From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Halliday might have expected something of the sort, as in the prosecution of his business Freddy was here, there, and everywhere, never knowing his next destination, which depended entirely on the latest sensation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An anarchistic plot, of which _The Moment_ desired to know the details, had taken him to Vienna, and it was probable that he would not return for at least a week.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Halliday might have expected something of the sort, as in the prosecution of his business Freddy was here, there, and everywhere, never knowing his next destination, which depended entirely on the latest sensation.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Halliday might have expected something of the sort, as in the prosecution of his business Freddy was here, there, and everywhere, never knowing his next destination, which depended entirely on the latest sensation.
Laurance
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From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading An anarchistic plot, of which _The Moment_ desired to know the details, had taken him to Vienna, and it was probable that he would not return for at least a week.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Halliday might have expected something of the sort, as in the prosecution of his business Freddy was here, there, and everywhere, never knowing his next destination, which depended entirely on the latest sensation.
a particular point in time
From this reading An anarchistic plot, of which _The Moment_ desired to know the details, had taken him to Vienna, and it was probable that he would not return for at least a week.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Halliday might have expected something of the sort, as in the prosecution of his business Freddy was here, there, and everywhere, never knowing his next destination, which depended entirely on the latest sensation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An anarchistic plot, of which _The Moment_ desired to know the details, had taken him to Vienna, and it was probable that he would not return for at least a week.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Halliday might have expected something of the sort, as in the prosecution of his business Freddy was here, there, and everywhere, never knowing his next destination, which depended entirely on the latest sensation.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading But Fate was against him, so far as having a second opinion was concerned, for Laurance proved to be absent.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But hitherto few startling events had summoned Laurance out of England, and Dan had been accustomed to always finding him on the spot for a consultation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading An anarchistic plot, of which _The Moment_ desired to know the details, had taken him to Vienna, and it was probable that he would not return for at least a week.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading An anarchistic plot, of which _The Moment_ desired to know the details, had taken him to Vienna, and it was probable that he would not return for at least a week.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
prosecutionnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading Halliday might have expected something of the sort, as in the prosecution of his business Freddy was here, there, and everywhere, never knowing his next destination, which depended entirely on the latest sensation.
established beyond doubt
From this reading But Fate was against him, so far as having a second opinion was concerned, for Laurance proved to be absent.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading An anarchistic plot, of which _The Moment_ desired to know the details, had taken him to Vienna, and it was probable that he would not return for at least a week.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading But Fate was against him, so far as having a second opinion was concerned, for Laurance proved to be absent.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Halliday might have expected something of the sort, as in the prosecution of his business Freddy was here, there, and everywhere, never knowing his next destination, which depended entirely on the latest sensation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But Fate was against him, so far as having a second opinion was concerned, for Laurance proved to be absent.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Halliday might have expected something of the sort, as in the prosecution of his business Freddy was here, there, and everywhere, never knowing his next destination, which depended entirely on the latest sensation.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Halliday might have expected something of the sort, as in the prosecution of his business Freddy was here, there, and everywhere, never knowing his next destination, which depended entirely on the latest sensation.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But hitherto few startling events had summoned Laurance out of England, and Dan had been accustomed to always finding him on the spot for a consultation.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading But hitherto few startling events had summoned Laurance out of England, and Dan had been accustomed to always finding him on the spot for a consultation.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading But hitherto few startling events had summoned Laurance out of England, and Dan had been accustomed to always finding him on the spot for a consultation.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading An anarchistic plot, of which _The Moment_ desired to know the details, had taken him to Vienna, and it was probable that he would not return for at least a week.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An anarchistic plot, of which _The Moment_ desired to know the details, had taken him to Vienna, and it was probable that he would not return for at least a week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Halliday might have expected something of the sort, as in the prosecution of his business Freddy was here, there, and everywhere, never knowing his next destination, which depended entirely on the latest sensation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
ViennanounUS /viˈenə/
the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss
From this reading An anarchistic plot, of which _The Moment_ desired to know the details, had taken him to Vienna, and it was probable that he would not return for at least a week.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading An anarchistic plot, of which _The Moment_ desired to know the details, had taken him to Vienna, and it was probable that he would not return for at least a week.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AN AMAZING ADVENTURE Next day Dan went to look up Laurance and have a consultation, as he was considerably puzzled over the new problem and did not know exactly how to act.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An anarchistic plot, of which _The Moment_ desired to know the details, had taken him to Vienna, and it was probable that he would not return for at least a week.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading An anarchistic plot, of which _The Moment_ desired to know the details, had taken him to Vienna, and it was probable that he would not return for at least a week.
