used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LESTER TELLS A STORY.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Paul was satisfied that both Dr. Lester and Miss Clyde were innocent of the crime; and that Lovel, although appearances were against him, might possibly be guiltless also.
in addition
From this reading Paul was satisfied that both Dr. Lester and Miss Clyde were innocent of the crime; and that Lovel, although appearances were against him, might possibly be guiltless also.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Paul was satisfied that both Dr. Lester and Miss Clyde were innocent of the crime; and that Lovel, although appearances were against him, might possibly be guiltless also.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Paul was satisfied that both Dr. Lester and Miss Clyde were innocent of the crime; and that Lovel, although appearances were against him, might possibly be guiltless also.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Paul was satisfied that both Dr. Lester and Miss Clyde were innocent of the crime; and that Lovel, although appearances were against him, might possibly be guiltless also.
Barnstead
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From this reading With the discovery that Catinka had visited Barnstead on the night of the murder a new element entered into the case.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Paul was satisfied that both Dr. Lester and Miss Clyde were innocent of the crime; and that Lovel, although appearances were against him, might possibly be guiltless also.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Paul was satisfied that both Dr. Lester and Miss Clyde were innocent of the crime; and that Lovel, although appearances were against him, might possibly be guiltless also.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
an occurrence of something
From this reading With the discovery that Catinka had visited Barnstead on the night of the murder a new element entered into the case.
Catinka
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From this reading With the discovery that Catinka had visited Barnstead on the night of the murder a new element entered into the case.
Catinka's
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From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
ClydenounUS /klaɪd/
a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow
From this reading Paul was satisfied that both Dr. Lester and Miss Clyde were innocent of the crime; and that Lovel, although appearances were against him, might possibly be guiltless also.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Paul was satisfied that both Dr. Lester and Miss Clyde were innocent of the crime; and that Lovel, although appearances were against him, might possibly be guiltless also.
the act of discovering something
From this reading With the discovery that Catinka had visited Barnstead on the night of the murder a new element entered into the case.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
DR
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From this reading DR.
Drass
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From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading With the discovery that Catinka had visited Barnstead on the night of the murder a new element entered into the case.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading With the discovery that Catinka had visited Barnstead on the night of the murder a new element entered into the case.
FailingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
a young female
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
guiltlessadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪltlɪs/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Paul was satisfied that both Dr. Lester and Miss Clyde were innocent of the crime; and that Lovel, although appearances were against him, might possibly be guiltless also.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With the discovery that Catinka had visited Barnstead on the night of the murder a new element entered into the case.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Paul was satisfied that both Dr. Lester and Miss Clyde were innocent of the crime; and that Lovel, although appearances were against him, might possibly be guiltless also.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Paul was satisfied that both Dr. Lester and Miss Clyde were innocent of the crime; and that Lovel, although appearances were against him, might possibly be guiltless also.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With the discovery that Catinka had visited Barnstead on the night of the murder a new element entered into the case.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
LESTER
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From this reading LESTER TELLS A STORY.
Lovel
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From this reading Paul was satisfied that both Dr. Lester and Miss Clyde were innocent of the crime; and that Lovel, although appearances were against him, might possibly be guiltless also.
Marborough
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From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Paul was satisfied that both Dr. Lester and Miss Clyde were innocent of the crime; and that Lovel, although appearances were against him, might possibly be guiltless also.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Paul was satisfied that both Dr. Lester and Miss Clyde were innocent of the crime; and that Lovel, although appearances were against him, might possibly be guiltless also.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading With the discovery that Catinka had visited Barnstead on the night of the murder a new element entered into the case.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading With the discovery that Catinka had visited Barnstead on the night of the murder a new element entered into the case.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading With the discovery that Catinka had visited Barnstead on the night of the murder a new element entered into the case.
not any; not one
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the discovery that Catinka had visited Barnstead on the night of the murder a new element entered into the case.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With the discovery that Catinka had visited Barnstead on the night of the murder a new element entered into the case.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul was satisfied that both Dr. Lester and Miss Clyde were innocent of the crime; and that Lovel, although appearances were against him, might possibly be guiltless also.
by chance
From this reading Paul was satisfied that both Dr. Lester and Miss Clyde were innocent of the crime; and that Lovel, although appearances were against him, might possibly be guiltless also.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
relieve from
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Paul was satisfied that both Dr. Lester and Miss Clyde were innocent of the crime; and that Lovel, although appearances were against him, might possibly be guiltless also.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
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 LESTER TELLS A STORY.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading LESTER TELLS A STORY.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With the discovery that Catinka had visited Barnstead on the night of the murder a new element entered into the case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the discovery that Catinka had visited Barnstead on the night of the murder a new element entered into the case.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading With the discovery that Catinka had visited Barnstead on the night of the murder a new element entered into the case.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Paul was satisfied that both Dr. Lester and Miss Clyde were innocent of the crime; and that Lovel, although appearances were against him, might possibly be guiltless also.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Paul was satisfied that both Dr. Lester and Miss Clyde were innocent of the crime; and that Lovel, although appearances were against him, might possibly be guiltless also.
which person or people
From this reading Failing these three individuals, there remained no one who might have an interest in getting rid of the girl; but now that Catinka's presence in Barnstead had been proved by the gossip of Mrs. Drass and her friend from Marborough, it was not impossible that she might have something to do with the matter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the discovery that Catinka had visited Barnstead on the night of the murder a new element entered into the case.
