used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading "I must tell you that the police had allowed it to be freely circulated abroad that they held a clue.
in the past
From this reading His name was supposed to be Edward Skinner, and he had taken the room about a fortnight ago, but had gone away ostensibly for two or three days on the very day of Mr. Morton's mysterious disappearance.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "I must tell you that the police had allowed it to be freely circulated abroad that they held a clue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading It had been easy enough to ascertain who the lodger was who had rented the furnished room in Russell House.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His name was supposed to be Edward Skinner, and he had taken the room about a fortnight ago, but had gone away ostensibly for two or three days on the very day of Mr. Morton's mysterious disappearance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I must tell you that the police had allowed it to be freely circulated abroad that they held a clue.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been easy enough to ascertain who the lodger was who had rented the furnished room in Russell House.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
blandlyadverbUS /ˈblændli/
in a bland manner
From this reading THE PRISONER "I really don't know," continued the man in the corner blandly, "what it was that interested me in the case from the very first.
BrightonnounUS /ˈbraɪtən/
a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE PRISONER "I really don't know," continued the man in the corner blandly, "what it was that interested me in the case from the very first.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading "I must tell you that the police had allowed it to be freely circulated abroad that they held a clue.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading "I must tell you that the police had allowed it to be freely circulated abroad that they held a clue.
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE PRISONER "I really don't know," continued the man in the corner blandly, "what it was that interested me in the case from the very first.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading THE PRISONER "I really don't know," continued the man in the corner blandly, "what it was that interested me in the case from the very first.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading His name was supposed to be Edward Skinner, and he had taken the room about a fortnight ago, but had gone away ostensibly for two or three days on the very day of Mr. Morton's mysterious disappearance.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading His name was supposed to be Edward Skinner, and he had taken the room about a fortnight ago, but had gone away ostensibly for two or three days on the very day of Mr. Morton's mysterious disappearance.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading His name was supposed to be Edward Skinner, and he had taken the room about a fortnight ago, but had gone away ostensibly for two or three days on the very day of Mr. Morton's mysterious disappearance.
don't
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From this reading THE PRISONER "I really don't know," continued the man in the corner blandly, "what it was that interested me in the case from the very first.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It had been easy enough to ascertain who the lodger was who had rented the furnished room in Russell House.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading His name was supposed to be Edward Skinner, and he had taken the room about a fortnight ago, but had gone away ostensibly for two or three days on the very day of Mr. Morton's mysterious disappearance.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It had been easy enough to ascertain who the lodger was who had rented the furnished room in Russell House.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE PRISONER "I really don't know," continued the man in the corner blandly, "what it was that interested me in the case from the very first.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His name was supposed to be Edward Skinner, and he had taken the room about a fortnight ago, but had gone away ostensibly for two or three days on the very day of Mr. Morton's mysterious disappearance.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading His name was supposed to be Edward Skinner, and he had taken the room about a fortnight ago, but had gone away ostensibly for two or three days on the very day of Mr. Morton's mysterious disappearance.
in a free manner
From this reading "I must tell you that the police had allowed it to be freely circulated abroad that they held a clue.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE PRISONER "I really don't know," continued the man in the corner blandly, "what it was that interested me in the case from the very first.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading It had been easy enough to ascertain who the lodger was who had rented the furnished room in Russell House.
destroyed or killed
From this reading His name was supposed to be Edward Skinner, and he had taken the room about a fortnight ago, but had gone away ostensibly for two or three days on the very day of Mr. Morton's mysterious disappearance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His name was supposed to be Edward Skinner, and he had taken the room about a fortnight ago, but had gone away ostensibly for two or three days on the very day of Mr. Morton's mysterious disappearance.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "I must tell you that the police had allowed it to be freely circulated abroad that they held a clue.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His name was supposed to be Edward Skinner, and he had taken the room about a fortnight ago, but had gone away ostensibly for two or three days on the very day of Mr. Morton's mysterious disappearance.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It had been easy enough to ascertain who the lodger was who had rented the furnished room in Russell House.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE PRISONER "I really don't know," continued the man in the corner blandly, "what it was that interested me in the case from the very first.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRISONER "I really don't know," continued the man in the corner blandly, "what it was that interested me in the case from the very first.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading THE PRISONER "I really don't know," continued the man in the corner blandly, "what it was that interested me in the case from the very first.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PRISONER "I really don't know," continued the man in the corner blandly, "what it was that interested me in the case from the very first.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE PRISONER "I really don't know," continued the man in the corner blandly, "what it was that interested me in the case from the very first.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
lodgernoun
a tenant in someone's house
From this reading It had been easy enough to ascertain who the lodger was who had rented the furnished room in Russell House.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE PRISONER "I really don't know," continued the man in the corner blandly, "what it was that interested me in the case from the very first.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE PRISONER "I really don't know," continued the man in the corner blandly, "what it was that interested me in the case from the very first.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
Morton'snounUS /ˈmɔːrtənz/
possessive form of “morton” — United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading His name was supposed to be Edward Skinner, and he had taken the room about a fortnight ago, but had gone away ostensibly for two or three days on the very day of Mr. Morton's mysterious disappearance.
a form of address for a man
From this reading His name was supposed to be Edward Skinner, and he had taken the room about a fortnight ago, but had gone away ostensibly for two or three days on the very day of Mr. Morton's mysterious disappearance.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I must tell you that the police had allowed it to be freely circulated abroad that they held a clue.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His name was supposed to be Edward Skinner, and he had taken the room about a fortnight ago, but had gone away ostensibly for two or three days on the very day of Mr. Morton's mysterious disappearance.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
not any; not one
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His name was supposed to be Edward Skinner, and he had taken the room about a fortnight ago, but had gone away ostensibly for two or three days on the very day of Mr. Morton's mysterious disappearance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
ostensiblyadverbUS /ɑːˈstensəbli/
from appearances alone
From this reading His name was supposed to be Edward Skinner, and he had taken the room about a fortnight ago, but had gone away ostensibly for two or three days on the very day of Mr. Morton's mysterious disappearance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading "I must tell you that the police had allowed it to be freely circulated abroad that they held a clue.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE PRISONER "I really don't know," continued the man in the corner blandly, "what it was that interested me in the case from the very first.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE PRISONER "I really don't know," continued the man in the corner blandly, "what it was that interested me in the case from the very first.
rentedverbUS /ˈrentɪd/
past form of “rent” — let for money
From this reading It had been easy enough to ascertain who the lodger was who had rented the furnished room in Russell House.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It had been easy enough to ascertain who the lodger was who had rented the furnished room in Russell House.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading It had been easy enough to ascertain who the lodger was who had rented the furnished room in Russell House.
SkinnernounUS /ˈskɪnər/
United States actor (1858-1942)
From this reading His name was supposed to be Edward Skinner, and he had taken the room about a fortnight ago, but had gone away ostensibly for two or three days on the very day of Mr. Morton's mysterious disappearance.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
required or under orders
From this reading His name was supposed to be Edward Skinner, and he had taken the room about a fortnight ago, but had gone away ostensibly for two or three days on the very day of Mr. Morton's mysterious disappearance.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading His name was supposed to be Edward Skinner, and he had taken the room about a fortnight ago, but had gone away ostensibly for two or three days on the very day of Mr. Morton's mysterious disappearance.
express in words
From this reading "I must tell you that the police had allowed it to be freely circulated abroad that they held a clue.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PRISONER "I really don't know," continued the man in the corner blandly, "what it was that interested me in the case from the very first.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRISONER "I really don't know," continued the man in the corner blandly, "what it was that interested me in the case from the very first.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I must tell you that the police had allowed it to be freely circulated abroad that they held a clue.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading His name was supposed to be Edward Skinner, and he had taken the room about a fortnight ago, but had gone away ostensibly for two or three days on the very day of Mr. Morton's mysterious disappearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His name was supposed to be Edward Skinner, and he had taken the room about a fortnight ago, but had gone away ostensibly for two or three days on the very day of Mr. Morton's mysterious disappearance.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE PRISONER "I really don't know," continued the man in the corner blandly, "what it was that interested me in the case from the very first.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PRISONER "I really don't know," continued the man in the corner blandly, "what it was that interested me in the case from the very first.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Certainly it had nothing very out of the way or mysterious about it, but I journeyed down to Brighton nevertheless, as I felt that something deeper and more subtle lay behind that extraordinary assault, following a robbery, no doubt.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE PRISONER "I really don't know," continued the man in the corner blandly, "what it was that interested me in the case from the very first.
which person or people
From this reading It had been easy enough to ascertain who the lodger was who had rented the furnished room in Russell House.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I must tell you that the police had allowed it to be freely circulated abroad that they held a clue.
