used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a frank manner Lemby had stated that he wanted money, and that he had risked much to obtain the same.
in actual fact
From this reading Claudia knew that he had gone down to see Sir Hector and to demand an explanation--she knew that he had actually been in the house when the death took place.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When her father left the room after giving his ominous hint, the girl throw herself full-length on the sofa and covered her face.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Claudia knew that he had gone down to see Sir Hector and to demand an explanation--she knew that he had actually been in the house when the death took place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When her father left the room after giving his ominous hint, the girl throw herself full-length on the sofa and covered her face.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Certainly, on the face of it, he was exonerated by the evidence of the policeman and the housekeeper; yet it now appeared that he was less innocent than was supposed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Claudia knew that he had gone down to see Sir Hector and to demand an explanation--she knew that he had actually been in the house when the death took place.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Certainly, on the face of it, he was exonerated by the evidence of the policeman and the housekeeper; yet it now appeared that he was less innocent than was supposed.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly, on the face of it, he was exonerated by the evidence of the policeman and the housekeeper; yet it now appeared that he was less innocent than was supposed.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading His reference to the chance of losing good name, liberty, and life, could only mean that he was in some way concerned in the Hedgerton crime.
Claudia
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From this reading Claudia knew that he had gone down to see Sir Hector and to demand an explanation--she knew that he had actually been in the house when the death took place.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading His reference to the chance of losing good name, liberty, and life, could only mean that he was in some way concerned in the Hedgerton crime.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His reference to the chance of losing good name, liberty, and life, could only mean that he was in some way concerned in the Hedgerton crime.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading When her father left the room after giving his ominous hint, the girl throw herself full-length on the sofa and covered her face.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading His reference to the chance of losing good name, liberty, and life, could only mean that he was in some way concerned in the Hedgerton crime.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Claudia knew that he had gone down to see Sir Hector and to demand an explanation--she knew that he had actually been in the house when the death took place.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Claudia knew that he had gone down to see Sir Hector and to demand an explanation--she knew that he had actually been in the house when the death took place.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Claudia knew that he had gone down to see Sir Hector and to demand an explanation--she knew that he had actually been in the house when the death took place.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Certainly, on the face of it, he was exonerated by the evidence of the policeman and the housekeeper; yet it now appeared that he was less innocent than was supposed.
exoneratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɑːnəreɪtɪd/
freed from any question of guilt
From this reading Certainly, on the face of it, he was exonerated by the evidence of the policeman and the housekeeper; yet it now appeared that he was less innocent than was supposed.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Claudia knew that he had gone down to see Sir Hector and to demand an explanation--she knew that he had actually been in the house when the death took place.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When her father left the room after giving his ominous hint, the girl throw herself full-length on the sofa and covered her face.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When her father left the room after giving his ominous hint, the girl throw herself full-length on the sofa and covered her face.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading In a frank manner Lemby had stated that he wanted money, and that he had risked much to obtain the same.
full-lengthadjective
representing or accommodating the entire length
From this reading When her father left the room after giving his ominous hint, the girl throw herself full-length on the sofa and covered her face.
a young female
From this reading When her father left the room after giving his ominous hint, the girl throw herself full-length on the sofa and covered her face.
the act of giving
From this reading When her father left the room after giving his ominous hint, the girl throw herself full-length on the sofa and covered her face.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Claudia knew that he had gone down to see Sir Hector and to demand an explanation--she knew that he had actually been in the house when the death took place.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His reference to the chance of losing good name, liberty, and life, could only mean that he was in some way concerned in the Hedgerton crime.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In a frank manner Lemby had stated that he wanted money, and that he had risked much to obtain the same.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a frank manner Lemby had stated that he wanted money, and that he had risked much to obtain the same.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading Claudia knew that he had gone down to see Sir Hector and to demand an explanation--she knew that he had actually been in the house when the death took place.
Hedgerton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His reference to the chance of losing good name, liberty, and life, could only mean that he was in some way concerned in the Hedgerton crime.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When her father left the room after giving his ominous hint, the girl throw herself full-length on the sofa and covered her face.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When her father left the room after giving his ominous hint, the girl throw herself full-length on the sofa and covered her face.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading When her father left the room after giving his ominous hint, the girl throw herself full-length on the sofa and covered her face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When her father left the room after giving his ominous hint, the girl throw herself full-length on the sofa and covered her face.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Claudia knew that he had gone down to see Sir Hector and to demand an explanation--she knew that he had actually been in the house when the death took place.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading Certainly, on the face of it, he was exonerated by the evidence of the policeman and the housekeeper; yet it now appeared that he was less innocent than was supposed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a frank manner Lemby had stated that he wanted money, and that he had risked much to obtain the same.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Certainly, on the face of it, he was exonerated by the evidence of the policeman and the housekeeper; yet it now appeared that he was less innocent than was supposed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Certainly, on the face of it, he was exonerated by the evidence of the policeman and the housekeeper; yet it now appeared that he was less innocent than was supposed.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Claudia knew that he had gone down to see Sir Hector and to demand an explanation--she knew that he had actually been in the house when the death took place.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When her father left the room after giving his ominous hint, the girl throw herself full-length on the sofa and covered her face.
Lemby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a frank manner Lemby had stated that he wanted money, and that he had risked much to obtain the same.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Certainly, on the face of it, he was exonerated by the evidence of the policeman and the housekeeper; yet it now appeared that he was less innocent than was supposed.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading His reference to the chance of losing good name, liberty, and life, could only mean that he was in some way concerned in the Hedgerton crime.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His reference to the chance of losing good name, liberty, and life, could only mean that he was in some way concerned in the Hedgerton crime.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading His reference to the chance of losing good name, liberty, and life, could only mean that he was in some way concerned in the Hedgerton crime.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In a frank manner Lemby had stated that he wanted money, and that he had risked much to obtain the same.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading His reference to the chance of losing good name, liberty, and life, could only mean that he was in some way concerned in the Hedgerton crime.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading In a frank manner Lemby had stated that he wanted money, and that he had risked much to obtain the same.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In a frank manner Lemby had stated that he wanted money, and that he had risked much to obtain the same.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His reference to the chance of losing good name, liberty, and life, could only mean that he was in some way concerned in the Hedgerton crime.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Certainly, on the face of it, he was exonerated by the evidence of the policeman and the housekeeper; yet it now appeared that he was less innocent than was supposed.
come into possession of
From this reading In a frank manner Lemby had stated that he wanted money, and that he had risked much to obtain the same.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His reference to the chance of losing good name, liberty, and life, could only mean that he was in some way concerned in the Hedgerton crime.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading When her father left the room after giving his ominous hint, the girl throw herself full-length on the sofa and covered her face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When her father left the room after giving his ominous hint, the girl throw herself full-length on the sofa and covered her face.
and nothing more
From this reading His reference to the chance of losing good name, liberty, and life, could only mean that he was in some way concerned in the Hedgerton crime.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Claudia knew that he had gone down to see Sir Hector and to demand an explanation--she knew that he had actually been in the house when the death took place.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading Certainly, on the face of it, he was exonerated by the evidence of the policeman and the housekeeper; yet it now appeared that he was less innocent than was supposed.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading His reference to the chance of losing good name, liberty, and life, could only mean that he was in some way concerned in the Hedgerton crime.
riskedverbUS /rɪskt/
past form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage
From this reading In a frank manner Lemby had stated that he wanted money, and that he had risked much to obtain the same.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When her father left the room after giving his ominous hint, the girl throw herself full-length on the sofa and covered her face.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In a frank manner Lemby had stated that he wanted money, and that he had risked much to obtain the same.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Claudia knew that he had gone down to see Sir Hector and to demand an explanation--she knew that he had actually been in the house when the death took place.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Claudia knew that he had gone down to see Sir Hector and to demand an explanation--she knew that he had actually been in the house when the death took place.
term of address for a man
From this reading Claudia knew that he had gone down to see Sir Hector and to demand an explanation--she knew that he had actually been in the house when the death took place.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading When her father left the room after giving his ominous hint, the girl throw herself full-length on the sofa and covered her face.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His reference to the chance of losing good name, liberty, and life, could only mean that he was in some way concerned in the Hedgerton crime.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading In a frank manner Lemby had stated that he wanted money, and that he had risked much to obtain the same.
required or under orders
From this reading Certainly, on the face of it, he was exonerated by the evidence of the policeman and the housekeeper; yet it now appeared that he was less innocent than was supposed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Certainly, on the face of it, he was exonerated by the evidence of the policeman and the housekeeper; yet it now appeared that he was less innocent than was supposed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a frank manner Lemby had stated that he wanted money, and that he had risked much to obtain the same.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When her father left the room after giving his ominous hint, the girl throw herself full-length on the sofa and covered her face.
propel through the air
From this reading When her father left the room after giving his ominous hint, the girl throw herself full-length on the sofa and covered her face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a frank manner Lemby had stated that he wanted money, and that he had risked much to obtain the same.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Claudia knew that he had gone down to see Sir Hector and to demand an explanation--she knew that he had actually been in the house when the death took place.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading In a frank manner Lemby had stated that he wanted money, and that he had risked much to obtain the same.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His reference to the chance of losing good name, liberty, and life, could only mean that he was in some way concerned in the Hedgerton crime.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His reference to the chance of losing good name, liberty, and life, could only mean that he was in some way concerned in the Hedgerton crime.
at the time that
From this reading When her father left the room after giving his ominous hint, the girl throw herself full-length on the sofa and covered her face.
but in spite of that
From this reading Certainly, on the face of it, he was exonerated by the evidence of the policeman and the housekeeper; yet it now appeared that he was less innocent than was supposed.
