used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At this moment Polton made a silent appearance on the stairs leading from the laboratory, giving me quite a start; and I was about to retire into the room when my ear caught the tinkle of a hansom approaching from Paper Buildings.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading At this moment Polton made a silent appearance on the stairs leading from the laboratory, giving me quite a start; and I was about to retire into the room when my ear caught the tinkle of a hansom approaching from Paper Buildings.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading At this moment Polton made a silent appearance on the stairs leading from the laboratory, giving me quite a start; and I was about to retire into the room when my ear caught the tinkle of a hansom approaching from Paper Buildings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was really a little strange, for he was the soul of punctuality, and moreover, his engagements were of such a kind as rendered punctuality possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I looked out of the window at the lamp below, glaring redly through the fog, and then, opening the door, went out on to the landing to listen.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading I looked out of the window at the lamp below, glaring redly through the fog, and then, opening the door, went out on to the landing to listen.
BuildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading At this moment Polton made a silent appearance on the stairs leading from the laboratory, giving me quite a start; and I was about to retire into the room when my ear caught the tinkle of a hansom approaching from Paper Buildings.
the act of burning something
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading At this moment Polton made a silent appearance on the stairs leading from the laboratory, giving me quite a start; and I was about to retire into the room when my ear caught the tinkle of a hansom approaching from Paper Buildings.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
colleaguenounUS /ˈkɑːliɡ/
an associate that one works with
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I looked out of the window at the lamp below, glaring redly through the fog, and then, opening the door, went out on to the landing to listen.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading At this moment Polton made a silent appearance on the stairs leading from the laboratory, giving me quite a start; and I was about to retire into the room when my ear caught the tinkle of a hansom approaching from Paper Buildings.
one or the other of two
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
engagementsnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənts/
plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading It was really a little strange, for he was the soul of punctuality, and moreover, his engagements were of such a kind as rendered punctuality possible.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading I looked out of the window at the lamp below, glaring redly through the fog, and then, opening the door, went out on to the landing to listen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was really a little strange, for he was the soul of punctuality, and moreover, his engagements were of such a kind as rendered punctuality possible.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At this moment Polton made a silent appearance on the stairs leading from the laboratory, giving me quite a start; and I was about to retire into the room when my ear caught the tinkle of a hansom approaching from Paper Buildings.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
the act of giving
From this reading At this moment Polton made a silent appearance on the stairs leading from the laboratory, giving me quite a start; and I was about to retire into the room when my ear caught the tinkle of a hansom approaching from Paper Buildings.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading I looked out of the window at the lamp below, glaring redly through the fog, and then, opening the door, went out on to the landing to listen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
hansomnounUS /ˈhænsəm/
a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
From this reading At this moment Polton made a silent appearance on the stairs leading from the laboratory, giving me quite a start; and I was about to retire into the room when my ear caught the tinkle of a hansom approaching from Paper Buildings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was really a little strange, for he was the soul of punctuality, and moreover, his engagements were of such a kind as rendered punctuality possible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was really a little strange, for he was the soul of punctuality, and moreover, his engagements were of such a kind as rendered punctuality possible.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At this moment Polton made a silent appearance on the stairs leading from the laboratory, giving me quite a start; and I was about to retire into the room when my ear caught the tinkle of a hansom approaching from Paper Buildings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was really a little strange, for he was the soul of punctuality, and moreover, his engagements were of such a kind as rendered punctuality possible.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading At this moment Polton made a silent appearance on the stairs leading from the laboratory, giving me quite a start; and I was about to retire into the room when my ear caught the tinkle of a hansom approaching from Paper Buildings.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading I looked out of the window at the lamp below, glaring redly through the fog, and then, opening the door, went out on to the landing to listen.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading I looked out of the window at the lamp below, glaring redly through the fog, and then, opening the door, went out on to the landing to listen.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading At this moment Polton made a silent appearance on the stairs leading from the laboratory, giving me quite a start; and I was about to retire into the room when my ear caught the tinkle of a hansom approaching from Paper Buildings.
hear with intention
From this reading I looked out of the window at the lamp below, glaring redly through the fog, and then, opening the door, went out on to the landing to listen.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was really a little strange, for he was the soul of punctuality, and moreover, his engagements were of such a kind as rendered punctuality possible.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I looked out of the window at the lamp below, glaring redly through the fog, and then, opening the door, went out on to the landing to listen.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At this moment Polton made a silent appearance on the stairs leading from the laboratory, giving me quite a start; and I was about to retire into the room when my ear caught the tinkle of a hansom approaching from Paper Buildings.
mantelpiecenoun
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
a particular point in time
From this reading At this moment Polton made a silent appearance on the stairs leading from the laboratory, giving me quite a start; and I was about to retire into the room when my ear caught the tinkle of a hansom approaching from Paper Buildings.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading It was really a little strange, for he was the soul of punctuality, and moreover, his engagements were of such a kind as rendered punctuality possible.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
easily agitated
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
information about recent and important events
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
not any; not one
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading I looked out of the window at the lamp below, glaring redly through the fog, and then, opening the door, went out on to the landing to listen.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I looked out of the window at the lamp below, glaring redly through the fog, and then, opening the door, went out on to the landing to listen.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading At this moment Polton made a silent appearance on the stairs leading from the laboratory, giving me quite a start; and I was about to retire into the room when my ear caught the tinkle of a hansom approaching from Paper Buildings.
Polton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was really a little strange, for he was the soul of punctuality, and moreover, his engagements were of such a kind as rendered punctuality possible.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
punctualitynounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈælɪti/
the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time
From this reading It was really a little strange, for he was the soul of punctuality, and moreover, his engagements were of such a kind as rendered punctuality possible.
one of four equal parts
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading At this moment Polton made a silent appearance on the stairs leading from the laboratory, giving me quite a start; and I was about to retire into the room when my ear caught the tinkle of a hansom approaching from Paper Buildings.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was really a little strange, for he was the soul of punctuality, and moreover, his engagements were of such a kind as rendered punctuality possible.
redlyadverb
displaying a red color
From this reading I looked out of the window at the lamp below, glaring redly through the fog, and then, opening the door, went out on to the landing to listen.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading It was really a little strange, for he was the soul of punctuality, and moreover, his engagements were of such a kind as rendered punctuality possible.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading At this moment Polton made a silent appearance on the stairs leading from the laboratory, giving me quite a start; and I was about to retire into the room when my ear caught the tinkle of a hansom approaching from Paper Buildings.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At this moment Polton made a silent appearance on the stairs leading from the laboratory, giving me quite a start; and I was about to retire into the room when my ear caught the tinkle of a hansom approaching from Paper Buildings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading At this moment Polton made a silent appearance on the stairs leading from the laboratory, giving me quite a start; and I was about to retire into the room when my ear caught the tinkle of a hansom approaching from Paper Buildings.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It was really a little strange, for he was the soul of punctuality, and moreover, his engagements were of such a kind as rendered punctuality possible.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading At this moment Polton made a silent appearance on the stairs leading from the laboratory, giving me quite a start; and I was about to retire into the room when my ear caught the tinkle of a hansom approaching from Paper Buildings.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At this moment Polton made a silent appearance on the stairs leading from the laboratory, giving me quite a start; and I was about to retire into the room when my ear caught the tinkle of a hansom approaching from Paper Buildings.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
not in physical motion
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
stoutlyadverbUS /ˈstaʊtli/
in a resolute manner
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was really a little strange, for he was the soul of punctuality, and moreover, his engagements were of such a kind as rendered punctuality possible.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was really a little strange, for he was the soul of punctuality, and moreover, his engagements were of such a kind as rendered punctuality possible.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
SUSPICIOUSadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I looked out of the window at the lamp below, glaring redly through the fog, and then, opening the door, went out on to the landing to listen.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
Thorndyke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I looked out of the window at the lamp below, glaring redly through the fog, and then, opening the door, went out on to the landing to listen.
tinklenounUS /ˈtɪŋkəl/
a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell
From this reading At this moment Polton made a silent appearance on the stairs leading from the laboratory, giving me quite a start; and I was about to retire into the room when my ear caught the tinkle of a hansom approaching from Paper Buildings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I looked out of the window at the lamp below, glaring redly through the fog, and then, opening the door, went out on to the landing to listen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was really a little strange, for he was the soul of punctuality, and moreover, his engagements were of such a kind as rendered punctuality possible.
at the time that
From this reading At this moment Polton made a silent appearance on the stairs leading from the laboratory, giving me quite a start; and I was about to retire into the room when my ear caught the tinkle of a hansom approaching from Paper Buildings.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A SUSPICIOUS ACCIDENT The Temple clock had announced in soft and confidential tones that it was a quarter to seven, in which statement it was stoutly supported by its colleague on our mantelpiece, and still there was no sign of Thorndyke.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading I looked out of the window at the lamp below, glaring redly through the fog, and then, opening the door, went out on to the landing to listen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I was burning with impatience to impart my news to him, and this fact, together with the ghostly proceedings of Polton, worked me up to a state of nervous tension that rendered either rest or thought equally impossible.
