used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Taking one thing with another, Browne's night after the incident described at the end of the previous chapter was far from being a good one.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading It was absurd, however, to suppose that he could have had any hand in its disappearance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Taking one thing with another, Browne's night after the incident described at the end of the previous chapter was far from being a good one.
in addition
From this reading As he lay turning the matter over and over in his mind, he remembered that he had heard the soft shutting of a door as he descended the companion-ladder, and also that Maas had betrayed considerable embarrassment when he entered the saloon.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had hunted the cabin through and through, and searched his pockets times without number, but always with the same lack of success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had hunted the cabin through and through, and searched his pockets times without number, but always with the same lack of success.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Taking one thing with another, Browne's night after the incident described at the end of the previous chapter was far from being a good one.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was absurd, however, to suppose that he could have had any hand in its disappearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He could not, try how he would, solve the mystery as to what had become of that envelope.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Taking one thing with another, Browne's night after the incident described at the end of the previous chapter was far from being a good one.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He could not, try how he would, solve the mystery as to what had become of that envelope.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Taking one thing with another, Browne's night after the incident described at the end of the previous chapter was far from being a good one.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading As he lay turning the matter over and over in his mind, he remembered that he had heard the soft shutting of a door as he descended the companion-ladder, and also that Maas had betrayed considerable embarrassment when he entered the saloon.
Browne's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Taking one thing with another, Browne's night after the incident described at the end of the previous chapter was far from being a good one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had hunted the cabin through and through, and searched his pockets times without number, but always with the same lack of success.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading He had hunted the cabin through and through, and searched his pockets times without number, but always with the same lack of success.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Taking one thing with another, Browne's night after the incident described at the end of the previous chapter was far from being a good one.
companion-ladder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he lay turning the matter over and over in his mind, he remembered that he had heard the soft shutting of a door as he descended the companion-ladder, and also that Maas had betrayed considerable embarrassment when he entered the saloon.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As he lay turning the matter over and over in his mind, he remembered that he had heard the soft shutting of a door as he descended the companion-ladder, and also that Maas had betrayed considerable embarrassment when he entered the saloon.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not, try how he would, solve the mystery as to what had become of that envelope.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading As he lay turning the matter over and over in his mind, he remembered that he had heard the soft shutting of a door as he descended the companion-ladder, and also that Maas had betrayed considerable embarrassment when he entered the saloon.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Taking one thing with another, Browne's night after the incident described at the end of the previous chapter was far from being a good one.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading It was absurd, however, to suppose that he could have had any hand in its disappearance.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As he lay turning the matter over and over in his mind, he remembered that he had heard the soft shutting of a door as he descended the companion-ladder, and also that Maas had betrayed considerable embarrassment when he entered the saloon.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading As he lay turning the matter over and over in his mind, he remembered that he had heard the soft shutting of a door as he descended the companion-ladder, and also that Maas had betrayed considerable embarrassment when he entered the saloon.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Taking one thing with another, Browne's night after the incident described at the end of the previous chapter was far from being a good one.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As he lay turning the matter over and over in his mind, he remembered that he had heard the soft shutting of a door as he descended the companion-ladder, and also that Maas had betrayed considerable embarrassment when he entered the saloon.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading He could not, try how he would, solve the mystery as to what had become of that envelope.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Taking one thing with another, Browne's night after the incident described at the end of the previous chapter was far from being a good one.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Taking one thing with another, Browne's night after the incident described at the end of the previous chapter was far from being a good one.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Taking one thing with another, Browne's night after the incident described at the end of the previous chapter was far from being a good one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He could not, try how he would, solve the mystery as to what had become of that envelope.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was absurd, however, to suppose that he could have had any hand in its disappearance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was absurd, however, to suppose that he could have had any hand in its disappearance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not, try how he would, solve the mystery as to what had become of that envelope.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As he lay turning the matter over and over in his mind, he remembered that he had heard the soft shutting of a door as he descended the companion-ladder, and also that Maas had betrayed considerable embarrassment when he entered the saloon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had hunted the cabin through and through, and searched his pockets times without number, but always with the same lack of success.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not, try how he would, solve the mystery as to what had become of that envelope.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was absurd, however, to suppose that he could have had any hand in its disappearance.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading He had hunted the cabin through and through, and searched his pockets times without number, but always with the same lack of success.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As he lay turning the matter over and over in his mind, he remembered that he had heard the soft shutting of a door as he descended the companion-ladder, and also that Maas had betrayed considerable embarrassment when he entered the saloon.
a single distinct event
From this reading Taking one thing with another, Browne's night after the incident described at the end of the previous chapter was far from being a good one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was absurd, however, to suppose that he could have had any hand in its disappearance.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was absurd, however, to suppose that he could have had any hand in its disappearance.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading He had hunted the cabin through and through, and searched his pockets times without number, but always with the same lack of success.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As he lay turning the matter over and over in his mind, he remembered that he had heard the soft shutting of a door as he descended the companion-ladder, and also that Maas had betrayed considerable embarrassment when he entered the saloon.
Maas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he lay turning the matter over and over in his mind, he remembered that he had heard the soft shutting of a door as he descended the companion-ladder, and also that Maas had betrayed considerable embarrassment when he entered the saloon.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As he lay turning the matter over and over in his mind, he remembered that he had heard the soft shutting of a door as he descended the companion-ladder, and also that Maas had betrayed considerable embarrassment when he entered the saloon.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As he lay turning the matter over and over in his mind, he remembered that he had heard the soft shutting of a door as he descended the companion-ladder, and also that Maas had betrayed considerable embarrassment when he entered the saloon.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading He could not, try how he would, solve the mystery as to what had become of that envelope.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Taking one thing with another, Browne's night after the incident described at the end of the previous chapter was far from being a good one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not, try how he would, solve the mystery as to what had become of that envelope.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He had hunted the cabin through and through, and searched his pockets times without number, but always with the same lack of success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Taking one thing with another, Browne's night after the incident described at the end of the previous chapter was far from being a good one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Taking one thing with another, Browne's night after the incident described at the end of the previous chapter was far from being a good one.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As he lay turning the matter over and over in his mind, he remembered that he had heard the soft shutting of a door as he descended the companion-ladder, and also that Maas had betrayed considerable embarrassment when he entered the saloon.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He had hunted the cabin through and through, and searched his pockets times without number, but always with the same lack of success.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Taking one thing with another, Browne's night after the incident described at the end of the previous chapter was far from being a good one.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading As he lay turning the matter over and over in his mind, he remembered that he had heard the soft shutting of a door as he descended the companion-ladder, and also that Maas had betrayed considerable embarrassment when he entered the saloon.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading As he lay turning the matter over and over in his mind, he remembered that he had heard the soft shutting of a door as he descended the companion-ladder, and also that Maas had betrayed considerable embarrassment when he entered the saloon.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had hunted the cabin through and through, and searched his pockets times without number, but always with the same lack of success.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He had hunted the cabin through and through, and searched his pockets times without number, but always with the same lack of success.
shuttingnounUS /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading As he lay turning the matter over and over in his mind, he remembered that he had heard the soft shutting of a door as he descended the companion-ladder, and also that Maas had betrayed considerable embarrassment when he entered the saloon.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading As he lay turning the matter over and over in his mind, he remembered that he had heard the soft shutting of a door as he descended the companion-ladder, and also that Maas had betrayed considerable embarrassment when he entered the saloon.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading He could not, try how he would, solve the mystery as to what had become of that envelope.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He had hunted the cabin through and through, and searched his pockets times without number, but always with the same lack of success.
express a supposition
From this reading It was absurd, however, to suppose that he could have had any hand in its disappearance.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking one thing with another, Browne's night after the incident described at the end of the previous chapter was far from being a good one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could not, try how he would, solve the mystery as to what had become of that envelope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Taking one thing with another, Browne's night after the incident described at the end of the previous chapter was far from being a good one.
a special situation
From this reading Taking one thing with another, Browne's night after the incident described at the end of the previous chapter was far from being a good one.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had hunted the cabin through and through, and searched his pockets times without number, but always with the same lack of success.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He had hunted the cabin through and through, and searched his pockets times without number, but always with the same lack of success.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He could not, try how he would, solve the mystery as to what had become of that envelope.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He could not, try how he would, solve the mystery as to what had become of that envelope.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading As he lay turning the matter over and over in his mind, he remembered that he had heard the soft shutting of a door as he descended the companion-ladder, and also that Maas had betrayed considerable embarrassment when he entered the saloon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Taking one thing with another, Browne's night after the incident described at the end of the previous chapter was far from being a good one.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He could not, try how he would, solve the mystery as to what had become of that envelope.
at the time that
From this reading As he lay turning the matter over and over in his mind, he remembered that he had heard the soft shutting of a door as he descended the companion-ladder, and also that Maas had betrayed considerable embarrassment when he entered the saloon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Taking one thing with another, Browne's night after the incident described at the end of the previous chapter was far from being a good one.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had hunted the cabin through and through, and searched his pockets times without number, but always with the same lack of success.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He could not, try how he would, solve the mystery as to what had become of that envelope.
