used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
Allerdyke
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From this reading FRANKLIN FULLAWAY Allerdyke carried his find away to his own room and carefully examined it.
Allerdyke's
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From this reading But as he put the buckle safely away in his own travelling bag, he began to speculate on matters of deeper import--how did it come to be lying there in James Allerdyke's room?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRANKLIN FULLAWAY Allerdyke carried his find away to his own room and carefully examined it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as he put the buckle safely away in his own travelling bag, he began to speculate on matters of deeper import--how did it come to be lying there in James Allerdyke's room?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading FRANKLIN FULLAWAY Allerdyke carried his find away to his own room and carefully examined it.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading But as he put the buckle safely away in his own travelling bag, he began to speculate on matters of deeper import--how did it come to be lying there in James Allerdyke's room?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But as he put the buckle safely away in his own travelling bag, he began to speculate on matters of deeper import--how did it come to be lying there in James Allerdyke's room?
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But as he put the buckle safely away in his own travelling bag, he began to speculate on matters of deeper import--how did it come to be lying there in James Allerdyke's room?
buckleverbUS /ˈbʌkəl/
fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading The buckle was of real gold; the stones set in it were real diamonds, small though they were.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as he put the buckle safely away in his own travelling bag, he began to speculate on matters of deeper import--how did it come to be lying there in James Allerdyke's room?
taking care or paying attention
From this reading FRANKLIN FULLAWAY Allerdyke carried his find away to his own room and carefully examined it.
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading FRANKLIN FULLAWAY Allerdyke carried his find away to his own room and carefully examined it.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But as he put the buckle safely away in his own travelling bag, he began to speculate on matters of deeper import--how did it come to be lying there in James Allerdyke's room?
deducedverbUS /dɪˈduːst/
past form of “deduce” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading But as he put the buckle safely away in his own travelling bag, he began to speculate on matters of deeper import--how did it come to be lying there in James Allerdyke's room?
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The buckle was of real gold; the stones set in it were real diamonds, small though they were.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But as he put the buckle safely away in his own travelling bag, he began to speculate on matters of deeper import--how did it come to be lying there in James Allerdyke's room?
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading FRANKLIN FULLAWAY Allerdyke carried his find away to his own room and carefully examined it.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading FRANKLIN FULLAWAY Allerdyke carried his find away to his own room and carefully examined it.
FRANKLINnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading FRANKLIN FULLAWAY Allerdyke carried his find away to his own room and carefully examined it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
FULLAWAY
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From this reading FRANKLIN FULLAWAY Allerdyke carried his find away to his own room and carefully examined it.
coins made of gold
From this reading The buckle was of real gold; the stones set in it were real diamonds, small though they were.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FRANKLIN FULLAWAY Allerdyke carried his find away to his own room and carefully examined it.
how
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From this reading But as he put the buckle safely away in his own travelling bag, he began to speculate on matters of deeper import--how did it come to be lying there in James Allerdyke's room?
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading But as he put the buckle safely away in his own travelling bag, he began to speculate on matters of deeper import--how did it come to be lying there in James Allerdyke's room?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The buckle was of real gold; the stones set in it were real diamonds, small though they were.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FRANKLIN FULLAWAY Allerdyke carried his find away to his own room and carefully examined it.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading But as he put the buckle safely away in his own travelling bag, he began to speculate on matters of deeper import--how did it come to be lying there in James Allerdyke's room?
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
held dear
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading But as he put the buckle safely away in his own travelling bag, he began to speculate on matters of deeper import--how did it come to be lying there in James Allerdyke's room?
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But as he put the buckle safely away in his own travelling bag, he began to speculate on matters of deeper import--how did it come to be lying there in James Allerdyke's room?
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The buckle was of real gold; the stones set in it were real diamonds, small though they were.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading FRANKLIN FULLAWAY Allerdyke carried his find away to his own room and carefully examined it.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But as he put the buckle safely away in his own travelling bag, he began to speculate on matters of deeper import--how did it come to be lying there in James Allerdyke's room?
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The buckle was of real gold; the stones set in it were real diamonds, small though they were.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading FRANKLIN FULLAWAY Allerdyke carried his find away to his own room and carefully examined it.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading But as he put the buckle safely away in his own travelling bag, he began to speculate on matters of deeper import--how did it come to be lying there in James Allerdyke's room?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The buckle was of real gold; the stones set in it were real diamonds, small though they were.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The buckle was of real gold; the stones set in it were real diamonds, small though they were.
speculateverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪt/
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading But as he put the buckle safely away in his own travelling bag, he began to speculate on matters of deeper import--how did it come to be lying there in James Allerdyke's room?
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The buckle was of real gold; the stones set in it were real diamonds, small though they were.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The buckle was of real gold; the stones set in it were real diamonds, small though they were.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But as he put the buckle safely away in his own travelling bag, he began to speculate on matters of deeper import--how did it come to be lying there in James Allerdyke's room?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The buckle was of real gold; the stones set in it were real diamonds, small though they were.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The buckle was of real gold; the stones set in it were real diamonds, small though they were.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRANKLIN FULLAWAY Allerdyke carried his find away to his own room and carefully examined it.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading But as he put the buckle safely away in his own travelling bag, he began to speculate on matters of deeper import--how did it come to be lying there in James Allerdyke's room?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The buckle was of real gold; the stones set in it were real diamonds, small though they were.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The buckle was of real gold; the stones set in it were real diamonds, small though they were.
which person or people
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He deduced two ideas from these facts--one, that the owner was a woman who loved pretty and expensive things; the other, that she must have a certain natural carelessness about her not to have noticed that the buckle was loose on her shoe.
