used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
Ailsa
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From this reading "A very fascinating woman, I should say," he said to Ailsa, referring to Lady Brenton, who was just behind them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
react verbally
From this reading "Very," was the quick answer, "and she is as good of heart as she is good to look at.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Very," was the quick answer, "and she is as good of heart as she is good to look at.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Very," was the quick answer, "and she is as good of heart as she is good to look at.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "A very fascinating woman, I should say," he said to Ailsa, referring to Lady Brenton, who was just behind them.
Brenton
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From this reading "A very fascinating woman, I should say," he said to Ailsa, referring to Lady Brenton, who was just behind them.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
Cleek
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From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "Yes, I noticed that she was evidently in some deep distress," responded Cleek, quietly, "and I should say she has spent some sleepless nights over it, too."
psychological suffering
From this reading "Yes, I noticed that she was evidently in some deep distress," responded Cleek, quietly, "and I should say she has spent some sleepless nights over it, too."
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "Yes, I noticed that she was evidently in some deep distress," responded Cleek, quietly, "and I should say she has spent some sleepless nights over it, too."
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading "A very fascinating woman, I should say," he said to Ailsa, referring to Lady Brenton, who was just behind them.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Very," was the quick answer, "and she is as good of heart as she is good to look at.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, I noticed that she was evidently in some deep distress," responded Cleek, quietly, "and I should say she has spent some sleepless nights over it, too."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It seems so sad that she should have such trouble, poor thing!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Very," was the quick answer, "and she is as good of heart as she is good to look at.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "A very fascinating woman, I should say," he said to Ailsa, referring to Lady Brenton, who was just behind them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes, I noticed that she was evidently in some deep distress," responded Cleek, quietly, "and I should say she has spent some sleepless nights over it, too."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Very," was the quick answer, "and she is as good of heart as she is good to look at.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems so sad that she should have such trouble, poor thing!"
and nothing more
From this reading "A very fascinating woman, I should say," he said to Ailsa, referring to Lady Brenton, who was just behind them.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "A very fascinating woman, I should say," he said to Ailsa, referring to Lady Brenton, who was just behind them.
a narrow way or road
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Very," was the quick answer, "and she is as good of heart as she is good to look at.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading "Yes, I noticed that she was evidently in some deep distress," responded Cleek, quietly, "and I should say she has spent some sleepless nights over it, too."
being perceived or observed
From this reading "Yes, I noticed that she was evidently in some deep distress," responded Cleek, quietly, "and I should say she has spent some sleepless nights over it, too."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Very," was the quick answer, "and she is as good of heart as she is good to look at.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Yes, I noticed that she was evidently in some deep distress," responded Cleek, quietly, "and I should say she has spent some sleepless nights over it, too."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It seems so sad that she should have such trouble, poor thing!"
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Very," was the quick answer, "and she is as good of heart as she is good to look at.
with low volume
From this reading "Yes, I noticed that she was evidently in some deep distress," responded Cleek, quietly, "and I should say she has spent some sleepless nights over it, too."
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading "A very fascinating woman, I should say," he said to Ailsa, referring to Lady Brenton, who was just behind them.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "Yes, I noticed that she was evidently in some deep distress," responded Cleek, quietly, "and I should say she has spent some sleepless nights over it, too."
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading It seems so sad that she should have such trouble, poor thing!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A very fascinating woman, I should say," he said to Ailsa, referring to Lady Brenton, who was just behind them.
express in words
From this reading "A very fascinating woman, I should say," he said to Ailsa, referring to Lady Brenton, who was just behind them.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems so sad that she should have such trouble, poor thing!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Very," was the quick answer, "and she is as good of heart as she is good to look at.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "A very fascinating woman, I should say," he said to Ailsa, referring to Lady Brenton, who was just behind them.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading "Yes, I noticed that she was evidently in some deep distress," responded Cleek, quietly, "and I should say she has spent some sleepless nights over it, too."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It seems so sad that she should have such trouble, poor thing!"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Yes, I noticed that she was evidently in some deep distress," responded Cleek, quietly, "and I should say she has spent some sleepless nights over it, too."
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading "Yes, I noticed that she was evidently in some deep distress," responded Cleek, quietly, "and I should say she has spent some sleepless nights over it, too."
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It seems so sad that she should have such trouble, poor thing!"
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seems so sad that she should have such trouble, poor thing!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "A very fascinating woman, I should say," he said to Ailsa, referring to Lady Brenton, who was just behind them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
THICKENSverbUS /ˈθɪkənz/
third-person singular of “thicken” — make thick or thicker
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
a special situation
From this reading It seems so sad that she should have such trouble, poor thing!"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Yes, I noticed that she was evidently in some deep distress," responded Cleek, quietly, "and I should say she has spent some sleepless nights over it, too."
a source of difficulty
From this reading It seems so sad that she should have such trouble, poor thing!"
precisely as stated
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS The stroll through the leafy lane was a very pleasant one to Cleek though he strove to keep his thoughts fixed on the case which had called him to Hampton and the mysterious events which had taken place there.
which person or people
From this reading "A very fascinating woman, I should say," he said to Ailsa, referring to Lady Brenton, who was just behind them.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "A very fascinating woman, I should say," he said to Ailsa, referring to Lady Brenton, who was just behind them.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I noticed that she was evidently in some deep distress," responded Cleek, quietly, "and I should say she has spent some sleepless nights over it, too."
