adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Passing _The Hollies_, he smiled at the notion that Furneaux would undoubtedly have brought Grant to the conclave.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Passing _The Hollies_, he smiled at the notion that Furneaux would undoubtedly have brought Grant to the conclave.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Chief Inspector was more solid, more circumspect, even, singularly enough, more sensitive to the probable comments of a crusty judge if counsel for the defense contrived to elicit the facts.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
ChiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading But the Chief Inspector was more solid, more circumspect, even, singularly enough, more sensitive to the probable comments of a crusty judge if counsel for the defense contrived to elicit the facts.
circumspectadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkəmspekt/
heedful of potential consequences
From this reading But the Chief Inspector was more solid, more circumspect, even, singularly enough, more sensitive to the probable comments of a crusty judge if counsel for the defense contrived to elicit the facts.
colleaguenounUS /ˈkɑːliɡ/
an associate that one works with
From this reading It was just the sort of difficult situation in which his colleague would have reveled.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading But the Chief Inspector was more solid, more circumspect, even, singularly enough, more sensitive to the probable comments of a crusty judge if counsel for the defense contrived to elicit the facts.
ConcerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
conclavenounUS /ˈkɑːnkleɪv/
a confidential or secret meeting
From this reading Passing _The Hollies_, he smiled at the notion that Furneaux would undoubtedly have brought Grant to the conclave.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading But the Chief Inspector was more solid, more circumspect, even, singularly enough, more sensitive to the probable comments of a crusty judge if counsel for the defense contrived to elicit the facts.
counselnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading But the Chief Inspector was more solid, more circumspect, even, singularly enough, more sensitive to the probable comments of a crusty judge if counsel for the defense contrived to elicit the facts.
crustyadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌsti/
having a hardened crust as a covering
From this reading But the Chief Inspector was more solid, more circumspect, even, singularly enough, more sensitive to the probable comments of a crusty judge if counsel for the defense contrived to elicit the facts.
cynicnounUS /ˈsɪnɪk/
someone who is critical of the motives of others
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading But the Chief Inspector was more solid, more circumspect, even, singularly enough, more sensitive to the probable comments of a crusty judge if counsel for the defense contrived to elicit the facts.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was just the sort of difficult situation in which his colleague would have reveled.
Doris's
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From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
elicitverbUS /ɪˈlɪsɪt/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading But the Chief Inspector was more solid, more circumspect, even, singularly enough, more sensitive to the probable comments of a crusty judge if counsel for the defense contrived to elicit the facts.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But the Chief Inspector was more solid, more circumspect, even, singularly enough, more sensitive to the probable comments of a crusty judge if counsel for the defense contrived to elicit the facts.
erredverbUS /erd/
past form of “err” — to make a mistake or be incorrect
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading But the Chief Inspector was more solid, more circumspect, even, singularly enough, more sensitive to the probable comments of a crusty judge if counsel for the defense contrived to elicit the facts.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
factsnounUS /fækts/
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But the Chief Inspector was more solid, more circumspect, even, singularly enough, more sensitive to the probable comments of a crusty judge if counsel for the defense contrived to elicit the facts.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the Chief Inspector was more solid, more circumspect, even, singularly enough, more sensitive to the probable comments of a crusty judge if counsel for the defense contrived to elicit the facts.
FowlernounUS /ˈfaʊlər/
English lexicographer who wrote a well-known book on English usage (1858-1933)
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
Furneaux
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From this reading Passing _The Hollies_, he smiled at the notion that Furneaux would undoubtedly have brought Grant to the conclave.
GrantverbUS /ɡrænt/
let have
From this reading Passing _The Hollies_, he smiled at the notion that Furneaux would undoubtedly have brought Grant to the conclave.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Passing _The Hollies_, he smiled at the notion that Furneaux would undoubtedly have brought Grant to the conclave.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
hintnounUS /hɪnt/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
HolliesnounUS /ˈhɑːliz/
plural of “holly” — any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
From this reading Passing _The Hollies_, he smiled at the notion that Furneaux would undoubtedly have brought Grant to the conclave.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
innateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪt/
not established by conditioning or learning
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading But the Chief Inspector was more solid, more circumspect, even, singularly enough, more sensitive to the probable comments of a crusty judge if counsel for the defense contrived to elicit the facts.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading But the Chief Inspector was more solid, more circumspect, even, singularly enough, more sensitive to the probable comments of a crusty judge if counsel for the defense contrived to elicit the facts.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading It was just the sort of difficult situation in which his colleague would have reveled.
Knoleworth
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From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the Chief Inspector was more solid, more circumspect, even, singularly enough, more sensitive to the probable comments of a crusty judge if counsel for the defense contrived to elicit the facts.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
notionnounUS /ˈnoʊʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Passing _The Hollies_, he smiled at the notion that Furneaux would undoubtedly have brought Grant to the conclave.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
PassingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Passing _The Hollies_, he smiled at the notion that Furneaux would undoubtedly have brought Grant to the conclave.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading But the Chief Inspector was more solid, more circumspect, even, singularly enough, more sensitive to the probable comments of a crusty judge if counsel for the defense contrived to elicit the facts.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
reveledverbUS /ˈrevəld/
past form of “revel” — take delight in
From this reading It was just the sort of difficult situation in which his colleague would have reveled.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading But the Chief Inspector was more solid, more circumspect, even, singularly enough, more sensitive to the probable comments of a crusty judge if counsel for the defense contrived to elicit the facts.
Siddle
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From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading But the Chief Inspector was more solid, more circumspect, even, singularly enough, more sensitive to the probable comments of a crusty judge if counsel for the defense contrived to elicit the facts.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It was just the sort of difficult situation in which his colleague would have reveled.
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Passing _The Hollies_, he smiled at the notion that Furneaux would undoubtedly have brought Grant to the conclave.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading But the Chief Inspector was more solid, more circumspect, even, singularly enough, more sensitive to the probable comments of a crusty judge if counsel for the defense contrived to elicit the facts.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was just the sort of difficult situation in which his colleague would have reveled.
spicedverbUS /spaɪst/
past form of “spice” — make more interesting or flavorful
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
SuperintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
Theodore
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From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Passing _The Hollies_, he smiled at the notion that Furneaux would undoubtedly have brought Grant to the conclave.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, he was so assured of the success of his somewhat dramatic move that as he walked to a rendezvous arranged with Superintendent Fowler on the Knoleworth road he reviewed carefully certain arguments meant to secure Doris’s assistance.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
WinternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Concerning Theodore Siddle Winter, being a cheerful cynic, had not erred when he appealed to that love of mystery which, especially if it is spiced with a hint of harmless intrigue, is innate in every feminine heart.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Passing _The Hollies_, he smiled at the notion that Furneaux would undoubtedly have brought Grant to the conclave.
