used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading Warned by experience, he hesitated to be too abrupt in his questioning.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Apparently the detective knew much more than she was prepared to admit, for once or twice she looked at the young couple in an odd way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently the detective knew much more than she was prepared to admit, for once or twice she looked at the young couple in an odd way.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Ralph saw her stealthy glances, but did not ask her in the presence of his wife what they meant.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Apparently the detective knew much more than she was prepared to admit, for once or twice she looked at the young couple in an odd way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Warned by experience, he hesitated to be too abrupt in his questioning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
rid of obstructions
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
being joined in close association
From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
Coralie
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From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Apparently the detective knew much more than she was prepared to admit, for once or twice she looked at the young couple in an odd way.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Apparently the detective knew much more than she was prepared to admit, for once or twice she looked at the young couple in an odd way.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Warned by experience, he hesitated to be too abrupt in his questioning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Apparently the detective knew much more than she was prepared to admit, for once or twice she looked at the young couple in an odd way.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Ralph saw her stealthy glances, but did not ask her in the presence of his wife what they meant.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Warned by experience, he hesitated to be too abrupt in his questioning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Warned by experience, he hesitated to be too abrupt in his questioning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ralph saw her stealthy glances, but did not ask her in the presence of his wife what they meant.
honeymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
how
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From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
interruptingverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪŋ/
-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in
From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Apparently the detective knew much more than she was prepared to admit, for once or twice she looked at the young couple in an odd way.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Apparently the detective knew much more than she was prepared to admit, for once or twice she looked at the young couple in an odd way.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Ralph saw her stealthy glances, but did not ask her in the presence of his wife what they meant.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Apparently the detective knew much more than she was prepared to admit, for once or twice she looked at the young couple in an odd way.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Apparently the detective knew much more than she was prepared to admit, for once or twice she looked at the young couple in an odd way.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
not divisible by two
From this reading Apparently the detective knew much more than she was prepared to admit, for once or twice she looked at the young couple in an odd way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
on one occasion
From this reading Apparently the detective knew much more than she was prepared to admit, for once or twice she looked at the young couple in an odd way.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Apparently the detective knew much more than she was prepared to admit, for once or twice she looked at the young couple in an odd way.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Apparently the detective knew much more than she was prepared to admit, for once or twice she looked at the young couple in an odd way.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Ralph saw her stealthy glances, but did not ask her in the presence of his wife what they meant.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading Warned by experience, he hesitated to be too abrupt in his questioning.
Ralph
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From this reading Ralph saw her stealthy glances, but did not ask her in the presence of his wife what they meant.
cut with a saw
From this reading Ralph saw her stealthy glances, but did not ask her in the presence of his wife what they meant.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
Shawe
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From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apparently the detective knew much more than she was prepared to admit, for once or twice she looked at the young couple in an odd way.
stealthyadjectiveUS /ˈstelθi/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading Ralph saw her stealthy glances, but did not ask her in the presence of his wife what they meant.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Apparently the detective knew much more than she was prepared to admit, for once or twice she looked at the young couple in an odd way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ralph saw her stealthy glances, but did not ask her in the presence of his wife what they meant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
Toat
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From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Warned by experience, he hesitated to be too abrupt in his questioning.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
two times
From this reading Apparently the detective knew much more than she was prepared to admit, for once or twice she looked at the young couple in an odd way.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
precisely as stated
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Warned by experience, he hesitated to be too abrupt in his questioning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Ralph saw her stealthy glances, but did not ask her in the presence of his wife what they meant.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Ralph saw her stealthy glances, but did not ask her in the presence of his wife what they meant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Shawe did not care about interrupting their honeymoon by a visit to town, especially on an errand connected with criminal matters.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But the necessity of taking such a journey was very great, seeing that Perry Toat assured them how the arranged interview with Madame Coralie and her husband would probably clear up matters in a surprising way.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Apparently the detective knew much more than she was prepared to admit, for once or twice she looked at the young couple in an odd way.
