used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Thinking Machine changed his position slightly, readjusted his thick glasses for a long, comfortable squint, and told the story, from the beginning, as he always told a story.
abjectadjectiveUS /ˈæbdʒekt/
of the most contemptible kind
From this reading Here it is: "Mr. Hatch came to me in a state of abject, cringing fear and told me of the mystery.
in actual fact
From this reading "He told me of his trip to the house that night, and of actually seeing the phantom.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It would be needless to go over his examination of the house, and all that.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The Thinking Machine changed his position slightly, readjusted his thick glasses for a long, comfortable squint, and told the story, from the beginning, as he always told a story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Thinking Machine changed his position slightly, readjusted his thick glasses for a long, comfortable squint, and told the story, from the beginning, as he always told a story.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Thinking Machine changed his position slightly, readjusted his thick glasses for a long, comfortable squint, and told the story, from the beginning, as he always told a story.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is enough to say that he noted and told me of four large mirrors in the dining-room and living-room of the house; that he heard and brought to me the stories in detail of a tragedy in the old house and missing jewels, valued at a hundred thousand dollars, or more.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be needless to go over his examination of the house, and all that.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The Thinking Machine changed his position slightly, readjusted his thick glasses for a long, comfortable squint, and told the story, from the beginning, as he always told a story.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It is enough to say that he noted and told me of four large mirrors in the dining-room and living-room of the house; that he heard and brought to me the stories in detail of a tragedy in the old house and missing jewels, valued at a hundred thousand dollars, or more.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Here it is: "Mr. Hatch came to me in a state of abject, cringing fear and told me of the mystery.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The Thinking Machine changed his position slightly, readjusted his thick glasses for a long, comfortable squint, and told the story, from the beginning, as he always told a story.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The Thinking Machine changed his position slightly, readjusted his thick glasses for a long, comfortable squint, and told the story, from the beginning, as he always told a story.
cringingadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪndʒɪŋ/
totally submissive
From this reading Here it is: "Mr. Hatch came to me in a state of abject, cringing fear and told me of the mystery.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading It is enough to say that he noted and told me of four large mirrors in the dining-room and living-room of the house; that he heard and brought to me the stories in detail of a tragedy in the old house and missing jewels, valued at a hundred thousand dollars, or more.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading It is enough to say that he noted and told me of four large mirrors in the dining-room and living-room of the house; that he heard and brought to me the stories in detail of a tragedy in the old house and missing jewels, valued at a hundred thousand dollars, or more.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading It is enough to say that he noted and told me of four large mirrors in the dining-room and living-room of the house; that he heard and brought to me the stories in detail of a tragedy in the old house and missing jewels, valued at a hundred thousand dollars, or more.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It is enough to say that he noted and told me of four large mirrors in the dining-room and living-room of the house; that he heard and brought to me the stories in detail of a tragedy in the old house and missing jewels, valued at a hundred thousand dollars, or more.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading It would be needless to go over his examination of the house, and all that.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Here it is: "Mr. Hatch came to me in a state of abject, cringing fear and told me of the mystery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Thinking Machine changed his position slightly, readjusted his thick glasses for a long, comfortable squint, and told the story, from the beginning, as he always told a story.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It is enough to say that he noted and told me of four large mirrors in the dining-room and living-room of the house; that he heard and brought to me the stories in detail of a tragedy in the old house and missing jewels, valued at a hundred thousand dollars, or more.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Thinking Machine changed his position slightly, readjusted his thick glasses for a long, comfortable squint, and told the story, from the beginning, as he always told a story.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading The Thinking Machine changed his position slightly, readjusted his thick glasses for a long, comfortable squint, and told the story, from the beginning, as he always told a story.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It would be needless to go over his examination of the house, and all that.
HatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading Here it is: "Mr. Hatch came to me in a state of abject, cringing fear and told me of the mystery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Thinking Machine changed his position slightly, readjusted his thick glasses for a long, comfortable squint, and told the story, from the beginning, as he always told a story.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It is enough to say that he noted and told me of four large mirrors in the dining-room and living-room of the house; that he heard and brought to me the stories in detail of a tragedy in the old house and missing jewels, valued at a hundred thousand dollars, or more.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here it is: "Mr. Hatch came to me in a state of abject, cringing fear and told me of the mystery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Thinking Machine changed his position slightly, readjusted his thick glasses for a long, comfortable squint, and told the story, from the beginning, as he always told a story.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It would be needless to go over his examination of the house, and all that.
ten 10s
From this reading It is enough to say that he noted and told me of four large mirrors in the dining-room and living-room of the house; that he heard and brought to me the stories in detail of a tragedy in the old house and missing jewels, valued at a hundred thousand dollars, or more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here it is: "Mr. Hatch came to me in a state of abject, cringing fear and told me of the mystery.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here it is: "Mr. Hatch came to me in a state of abject, cringing fear and told me of the mystery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here it is: "Mr. Hatch came to me in a state of abject, cringing fear and told me of the mystery.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading It is enough to say that he noted and told me of four large mirrors in the dining-room and living-room of the house; that he heard and brought to me the stories in detail of a tragedy in the old house and missing jewels, valued at a hundred thousand dollars, or more.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is enough to say that he noted and told me of four large mirrors in the dining-room and living-room of the house; that he heard and brought to me the stories in detail of a tragedy in the old house and missing jewels, valued at a hundred thousand dollars, or more.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading It is enough to say that he noted and told me of four large mirrors in the dining-room and living-room of the house; that he heard and brought to me the stories in detail of a tragedy in the old house and missing jewels, valued at a hundred thousand dollars, or more.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The Thinking Machine changed his position slightly, readjusted his thick glasses for a long, comfortable squint, and told the story, from the beginning, as he always told a story.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The Thinking Machine changed his position slightly, readjusted his thick glasses for a long, comfortable squint, and told the story, from the beginning, as he always told a story.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here it is: "Mr. Hatch came to me in a state of abject, cringing fear and told me of the mystery.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading It is enough to say that he noted and told me of four large mirrors in the dining-room and living-room of the house; that he heard and brought to me the stories in detail of a tragedy in the old house and missing jewels, valued at a hundred thousand dollars, or more.
not able to be found
From this reading It is enough to say that he noted and told me of four large mirrors in the dining-room and living-room of the house; that he heard and brought to me the stories in detail of a tragedy in the old house and missing jewels, valued at a hundred thousand dollars, or more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is enough to say that he noted and told me of four large mirrors in the dining-room and living-room of the house; that he heard and brought to me the stories in detail of a tragedy in the old house and missing jewels, valued at a hundred thousand dollars, or more.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Here it is: "Mr. Hatch came to me in a state of abject, cringing fear and told me of the mystery.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Here it is: "Mr. Hatch came to me in a state of abject, cringing fear and told me of the mystery.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It would be needless to go over his examination of the house, and all that.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "He told me of his trip to the house that night, and of actually seeing the phantom.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It is enough to say that he noted and told me of four large mirrors in the dining-room and living-room of the house; that he heard and brought to me the stories in detail of a tragedy in the old house and missing jewels, valued at a hundred thousand dollars, or more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here it is: "Mr. Hatch came to me in a state of abject, cringing fear and told me of the mystery.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It is enough to say that he noted and told me of four large mirrors in the dining-room and living-room of the house; that he heard and brought to me the stories in detail of a tragedy in the old house and missing jewels, valued at a hundred thousand dollars, or more.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is enough to say that he noted and told me of four large mirrors in the dining-room and living-room of the house; that he heard and brought to me the stories in detail of a tragedy in the old house and missing jewels, valued at a hundred thousand dollars, or more.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It would be needless to go over his examination of the house, and all that.
phantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading "He told me of his trip to the house that night, and of actually seeing the phantom.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The Thinking Machine changed his position slightly, readjusted his thick glasses for a long, comfortable squint, and told the story, from the beginning, as he always told a story.
readjustedverbUS /ˌriːəˈdʒʌstɪd/
past form of “readjust” — adjust anew
From this reading The Thinking Machine changed his position slightly, readjusted his thick glasses for a long, comfortable squint, and told the story, from the beginning, as he always told a story.
express in words
From this reading It is enough to say that he noted and told me of four large mirrors in the dining-room and living-room of the house; that he heard and brought to me the stories in detail of a tragedy in the old house and missing jewels, valued at a hundred thousand dollars, or more.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "He told me of his trip to the house that night, and of actually seeing the phantom.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The Thinking Machine changed his position slightly, readjusted his thick glasses for a long, comfortable squint, and told the story, from the beginning, as he always told a story.
squintverbUS /skwɪnt/
cross one's eyes as if in strabismus
From this reading The Thinking Machine changed his position slightly, readjusted his thick glasses for a long, comfortable squint, and told the story, from the beginning, as he always told a story.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Here it is: "Mr. Hatch came to me in a state of abject, cringing fear and told me of the mystery.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It is enough to say that he noted and told me of four large mirrors in the dining-room and living-room of the house; that he heard and brought to me the stories in detail of a tragedy in the old house and missing jewels, valued at a hundred thousand dollars, or more.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The Thinking Machine changed his position slightly, readjusted his thick glasses for a long, comfortable squint, and told the story, from the beginning, as he always told a story.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It would be needless to go over his examination of the house, and all that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Thinking Machine changed his position slightly, readjusted his thick glasses for a long, comfortable squint, and told the story, from the beginning, as he always told a story.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The Thinking Machine changed his position slightly, readjusted his thick glasses for a long, comfortable squint, and told the story, from the beginning, as he always told a story.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The Thinking Machine changed his position slightly, readjusted his thick glasses for a long, comfortable squint, and told the story, from the beginning, as he always told a story.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading It is enough to say that he noted and told me of four large mirrors in the dining-room and living-room of the house; that he heard and brought to me the stories in detail of a tragedy in the old house and missing jewels, valued at a hundred thousand dollars, or more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here it is: "Mr. Hatch came to me in a state of abject, cringing fear and told me of the mystery.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The Thinking Machine changed his position slightly, readjusted his thick glasses for a long, comfortable squint, and told the story, from the beginning, as he always told a story.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading It is enough to say that he noted and told me of four large mirrors in the dining-room and living-room of the house; that he heard and brought to me the stories in detail of a tragedy in the old house and missing jewels, valued at a hundred thousand dollars, or more.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading "He told me of his trip to the house that night, and of actually seeing the phantom.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading It is enough to say that he noted and told me of four large mirrors in the dining-room and living-room of the house; that he heard and brought to me the stories in detail of a tragedy in the old house and missing jewels, valued at a hundred thousand dollars, or more.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be needless to go over his examination of the house, and all that.
