used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "My uncle is in Antwerp," she told me in reply to a question.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading She only repeated that serious warning, urging me to abandon this investigation of the strange affair at Cromer.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She only repeated that serious warning, urging me to abandon this investigation of the strange affair at Cromer.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Indeed, she affected ignorance of it, as well as of the mysterious spot in Ealing "where the two C's meet."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading CONFIRMS CERTAIN SUSPICIONS For yet another hour we sat together, but Lola would reveal nothing further.
AntwerpnounUS /ˈæntwərp/
a busy port and financial center in northern Belgium on the Scheldt river; it has long been a center for the diamond industry and the first stock exchange was opened there in 1460
From this reading "My uncle is in Antwerp," she told me in reply to a question.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, she affected ignorance of it, as well as of the mysterious spot in Ealing "where the two C's meet."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She only repeated that serious warning, urging me to abandon this investigation of the strange affair at Cromer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CONFIRMS CERTAIN SUSPICIONS For yet another hour we sat together, but Lola would reveal nothing further.
C'snounUS /siːz/
possessive form of “c” — a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Indeed, she affected ignorance of it, as well as of the mysterious spot in Ealing "where the two C's meet."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading CONFIRMS CERTAIN SUSPICIONS For yet another hour we sat together, but Lola would reveal nothing further.
codenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
CONFIRMSverbUS /kənˈfɜːrmz/
third-person singular of “confirm” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading CONFIRMS CERTAIN SUSPICIONS For yet another hour we sat together, but Lola would reveal nothing further.
Cromer
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From this reading She only repeated that serious warning, urging me to abandon this investigation of the strange affair at Cromer.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
Ealing
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From this reading Indeed, she affected ignorance of it, as well as of the mysterious spot in Ealing "where the two C's meet."
with resolute determination
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CONFIRMS CERTAIN SUSPICIONS For yet another hour we sat together, but Lola would reveal nothing further.
set up or found
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading CONFIRMS CERTAIN SUSPICIONS For yet another hour we sat together, but Lola would reveal nothing further.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
Gregory'snounUS /ˈɡreɡəriz/
possessive form of “gregory” — (Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
Hatton
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From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading CONFIRMS CERTAIN SUSPICIONS For yet another hour we sat together, but Lola would reveal nothing further.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Indeed, she affected ignorance of it, as well as of the mysterious spot in Ealing "where the two C's meet."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, she affected ignorance of it, as well as of the mysterious spot in Ealing "where the two C's meet."
a message received and understood
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading She only repeated that serious warning, urging me to abandon this investigation of the strange affair at Cromer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My uncle is in Antwerp," she told me in reply to a question.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, she affected ignorance of it, as well as of the mysterious spot in Ealing "where the two C's meet."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
in like or similar manner
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
Lola
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From this reading CONFIRMS CERTAIN SUSPICIONS For yet another hour we sat together, but Lola would reveal nothing further.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She only repeated that serious warning, urging me to abandon this investigation of the strange affair at Cromer.
come together
From this reading Indeed, she affected ignorance of it, as well as of the mysterious spot in Ealing "where the two C's meet."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My uncle is in Antwerp," she told me in reply to a question.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Indeed, she affected ignorance of it, as well as of the mysterious spot in Ealing "where the two C's meet."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading CONFIRMS CERTAIN SUSPICIONS For yet another hour we sat together, but Lola would reveal nothing further.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She only repeated that serious warning, urging me to abandon this investigation of the strange affair at Cromer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
and nothing more
From this reading She only repeated that serious warning, urging me to abandon this investigation of the strange affair at Cromer.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "My uncle is in Antwerp," she told me in reply to a question.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
recurring again and again
From this reading She only repeated that serious warning, urging me to abandon this investigation of the strange affair at Cromer.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "My uncle is in Antwerp," she told me in reply to a question.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading CONFIRMS CERTAIN SUSPICIONS For yet another hour we sat together, but Lola would reveal nothing further.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading CONFIRMS CERTAIN SUSPICIONS For yet another hour we sat together, but Lola would reveal nothing further.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading She only repeated that serious warning, urging me to abandon this investigation of the strange affair at Cromer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She only repeated that serious warning, urging me to abandon this investigation of the strange affair at Cromer.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Indeed, she affected ignorance of it, as well as of the mysterious spot in Ealing "where the two C's meet."
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading She only repeated that serious warning, urging me to abandon this investigation of the strange affair at Cromer.
SUSPICIONSnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading CONFIRMS CERTAIN SUSPICIONS For yet another hour we sat together, but Lola would reveal nothing further.
express in words
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She only repeated that serious warning, urging me to abandon this investigation of the strange affair at Cromer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She only repeated that serious warning, urging me to abandon this investigation of the strange affair at Cromer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She only repeated that serious warning, urging me to abandon this investigation of the strange affair at Cromer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She only repeated that serious warning, urging me to abandon this investigation of the strange affair at Cromer.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading CONFIRMS CERTAIN SUSPICIONS For yet another hour we sat together, but Lola would reveal nothing further.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "My uncle is in Antwerp," she told me in reply to a question.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Indeed, she affected ignorance of it, as well as of the mysterious spot in Ealing "where the two C's meet."
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "My uncle is in Antwerp," she told me in reply to a question.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading She only repeated that serious warning, urging me to abandon this investigation of the strange affair at Cromer.
a message informing of danger
From this reading She only repeated that serious warning, urging me to abandon this investigation of the strange affair at Cromer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading CONFIRMS CERTAIN SUSPICIONS For yet another hour we sat together, but Lola would reveal nothing further.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Indeed, she affected ignorance of it, as well as of the mysterious spot in Ealing "where the two C's meet."
in or at the place that
From this reading Indeed, she affected ignorance of it, as well as of the mysterious spot in Ealing "where the two C's meet."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She refused to tell me the name under which old Gregory was known in Hatton Garden, and she likewise firmly declined to give me any information concerning the curious code which had been found in Gregory's room.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading CONFIRMS CERTAIN SUSPICIONS For yet another hour we sat together, but Lola would reveal nothing further.
but in spite of that
From this reading CONFIRMS CERTAIN SUSPICIONS For yet another hour we sat together, but Lola would reveal nothing further.
