used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And even then the chance came about in a somewhat unexpected way, as Alan took the opportunity to detain the reporter when he strolled into the Chancery Lane office for a few minutes.
Alan
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From this reading And even then the chance came about in a somewhat unexpected way, as Alan took the opportunity to detain the reporter when he strolled into the Chancery Lane office for a few minutes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fuller had much to say when he returned to town from his week-end visit to Belstone, but for some little time he did not find a favorable moment for an exhaustive talk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
Belstone
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From this reading Fuller had much to say when he returned to town from his week-end visit to Belstone, but for some little time he did not find a favorable moment for an exhaustive talk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fuller had much to say when he returned to town from his week-end visit to Belstone, but for some little time he did not find a favorable moment for an exhaustive talk.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And even then the chance came about in a somewhat unexpected way, as Alan took the opportunity to detain the reporter when he strolled into the Chancery Lane office for a few minutes.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Dick had stated that he was off the chain for a time, and simply wished for a smoke and a rest.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading And even then the chance came about in a somewhat unexpected way, as Alan took the opportunity to detain the reporter when he strolled into the Chancery Lane office for a few minutes.
ChancerynounUS /ˈtʃænsəri/
a court with jurisdiction in equity
From this reading And even then the chance came about in a somewhat unexpected way, as Alan took the opportunity to detain the reporter when he strolled into the Chancery Lane office for a few minutes.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
desultoryadjectiveUS /ˈdesəltɔːri/
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
detainverbUS /dɪˈteɪn/
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading And even then the chance came about in a somewhat unexpected way, as Alan took the opportunity to detain the reporter when he strolled into the Chancery Lane office for a few minutes.
someone who is a detective
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Fuller had much to say when he returned to town from his week-end visit to Belstone, but for some little time he did not find a favorable moment for an exhaustive talk.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
divisible by two
From this reading And even then the chance came about in a somewhat unexpected way, as Alan took the opportunity to detain the reporter when he strolled into the Chancery Lane office for a few minutes.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
exhaustiveadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/
performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
From this reading Fuller had much to say when he returned to town from his week-end visit to Belstone, but for some little time he did not find a favorable moment for an exhaustive talk.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Fuller had much to say when he returned to town from his week-end visit to Belstone, but for some little time he did not find a favorable moment for an exhaustive talk.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Fuller had much to say when he returned to town from his week-end visit to Belstone, but for some little time he did not find a favorable moment for an exhaustive talk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fuller had much to say when he returned to town from his week-end visit to Belstone, but for some little time he did not find a favorable moment for an exhaustive talk.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
FullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
brought together in one place
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fuller had much to say when he returned to town from his week-end visit to Belstone, but for some little time he did not find a favorable moment for an exhaustive talk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And even then the chance came about in a somewhat unexpected way, as Alan took the opportunity to detain the reporter when he strolled into the Chancery Lane office for a few minutes.
journalismnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
newspapers and magazines collectively
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
a narrow way or road
From this reading And even then the chance came about in a somewhat unexpected way, as Alan took the opportunity to detain the reporter when he strolled into the Chancery Lane office for a few minutes.
Latimer's
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From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Fuller had much to say when he returned to town from his week-end visit to Belstone, but for some little time he did not find a favorable moment for an exhaustive talk.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
Marie
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From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading And even then the chance came about in a somewhat unexpected way, as Alan took the opportunity to detain the reporter when he strolled into the Chancery Lane office for a few minutes.
a particular point in time
From this reading Fuller had much to say when he returned to town from his week-end visit to Belstone, but for some little time he did not find a favorable moment for an exhaustive talk.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Fuller had much to say when he returned to town from his week-end visit to Belstone, but for some little time he did not find a favorable moment for an exhaustive talk.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fuller had much to say when he returned to town from his week-end visit to Belstone, but for some little time he did not find a favorable moment for an exhaustive talk.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Dick had stated that he was off the chain for a time, and simply wished for a smoke and a rest.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading And even then the chance came about in a somewhat unexpected way, as Alan took the opportunity to detain the reporter when he strolled into the Chancery Lane office for a few minutes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading And even then the chance came about in a somewhat unexpected way, as Alan took the opportunity to detain the reporter when he strolled into the Chancery Lane office for a few minutes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading And even then the chance came about in a somewhat unexpected way, as Alan took the opportunity to detain the reporter when he strolled into the Chancery Lane office for a few minutes.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Dick had stated that he was off the chain for a time, and simply wished for a smoke and a rest.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Fuller had much to say when he returned to town from his week-end visit to Belstone, but for some little time he did not find a favorable moment for an exhaustive talk.
express in words
From this reading Fuller had much to say when he returned to town from his week-end visit to Belstone, but for some little time he did not find a favorable moment for an exhaustive talk.
and nothing more
From this reading Dick had stated that he was off the chain for a time, and simply wished for a smoke and a rest.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Dick had stated that he was off the chain for a time, and simply wished for a smoke and a rest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Fuller had much to say when he returned to town from his week-end visit to Belstone, but for some little time he did not find a favorable moment for an exhaustive talk.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading And even then the chance came about in a somewhat unexpected way, as Alan took the opportunity to detain the reporter when he strolled into the Chancery Lane office for a few minutes.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Dick had stated that he was off the chain for a time, and simply wished for a smoke and a rest.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading And even then the chance came about in a somewhat unexpected way, as Alan took the opportunity to detain the reporter when he strolled into the Chancery Lane office for a few minutes.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Fuller had much to say when he returned to town from his week-end visit to Belstone, but for some little time he did not find a favorable moment for an exhaustive talk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And even then the chance came about in a somewhat unexpected way, as Alan took the opportunity to detain the reporter when he strolled into the Chancery Lane office for a few minutes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Fuller had much to say when he returned to town from his week-end visit to Belstone, but for some little time he did not find a favorable moment for an exhaustive talk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading And even then the chance came about in a somewhat unexpected way, as Alan took the opportunity to detain the reporter when he strolled into the Chancery Lane office for a few minutes.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Fuller had much to say when he returned to town from his week-end visit to Belstone, but for some little time he did not find a favorable moment for an exhaustive talk.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading And even then the chance came about in a somewhat unexpected way, as Alan took the opportunity to detain the reporter when he strolled into the Chancery Lane office for a few minutes.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Fuller had much to say when he returned to town from his week-end visit to Belstone, but for some little time he did not find a favorable moment for an exhaustive talk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And even then the chance came about in a somewhat unexpected way, as Alan took the opportunity to detain the reporter when he strolled into the Chancery Lane office for a few minutes.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He certainly gave Dick a few hints as to what he had learned, and spoke more or less in a desultory manner, but Latimer’s time was so fully taken up with journalism that the matter was not discussed thoroughly until the middle of the week.
week-end
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From this reading Fuller had much to say when he returned to town from his week-end visit to Belstone, but for some little time he did not find a favorable moment for an exhaustive talk.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
at the time that
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Dick had stated that he was off the chain for a time, and simply wished for a smoke and a rest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What Fuller meant exactly when he suggested to Marie that there was now a clue to the truth may be gathered from one of the frequent conversations he held on the subject with his friend.
