used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Jarman returned fuming to Wargrove.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But at the present moment he could not see an inch before his nose, and rather lost his temper in consequence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But at the present moment he could not see an inch before his nose, and rather lost his temper in consequence.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The unexpected appearance of the Scarlet Bat, and of the mysterious word "Tamaroo" on London hoardings perplexed him extremely.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading He was a clear-headed man, who liked to foresee what was coming, so that he might arrange his plans.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading At first he thought that this might be a new move on the part of the astute Berry, but on consideration dismissed this idea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But at the present moment he could not see an inch before his nose, and rather lost his temper in consequence.
BatnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading The unexpected appearance of the Scarlet Bat, and of the mysterious word "Tamaroo" on London hoardings perplexed him extremely.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At first he thought that this might be a new move on the part of the astute Berry, but on consideration dismissed this idea.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But at the present moment he could not see an inch before his nose, and rather lost his temper in consequence.
BerrynounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading At first he thought that this might be a new move on the part of the astute Berry, but on consideration dismissed this idea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at the present moment he could not see an inch before his nose, and rather lost his temper in consequence.
clear-headed
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From this reading He was a clear-headed man, who liked to foresee what was coming, so that he might arrange his plans.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He was a clear-headed man, who liked to foresee what was coming, so that he might arrange his plans.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But at the present moment he could not see an inch before his nose, and rather lost his temper in consequence.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading At first he thought that this might be a new move on the part of the astute Berry, but on consideration dismissed this idea.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But at the present moment he could not see an inch before his nose, and rather lost his temper in consequence.
DISAPPEARANCEnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Jarman returned fuming to Wargrove.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading At first he thought that this might be a new move on the part of the astute Berry, but on consideration dismissed this idea.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The unexpected appearance of the Scarlet Bat, and of the mysterious word "Tamaroo" on London hoardings perplexed him extremely.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he thought that this might be a new move on the part of the astute Berry, but on consideration dismissed this idea.
foreseeverbUS /fɔːrˈsiː/
realize beforehand
From this reading He was a clear-headed man, who liked to foresee what was coming, so that he might arrange his plans.
fumingverbUS /ˈfjuːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “fume” — be mad, angry, or furious
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Jarman returned fuming to Wargrove.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a clear-headed man, who liked to foresee what was coming, so that he might arrange his plans.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The unexpected appearance of the Scarlet Bat, and of the mysterious word "Tamaroo" on London hoardings perplexed him extremely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a clear-headed man, who liked to foresee what was coming, so that he might arrange his plans.
hoardings
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From this reading The unexpected appearance of the Scarlet Bat, and of the mysterious word "Tamaroo" on London hoardings perplexed him extremely.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At first he thought that this might be a new move on the part of the astute Berry, but on consideration dismissed this idea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But at the present moment he could not see an inch before his nose, and rather lost his temper in consequence.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading But at the present moment he could not see an inch before his nose, and rather lost his temper in consequence.
Jarman
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From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Jarman returned fuming to Wargrove.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He was a clear-headed man, who liked to foresee what was coming, so that he might arrange his plans.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The unexpected appearance of the Scarlet Bat, and of the mysterious word "Tamaroo" on London hoardings perplexed him extremely.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading But at the present moment he could not see an inch before his nose, and rather lost his temper in consequence.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a clear-headed man, who liked to foresee what was coming, so that he might arrange his plans.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was a clear-headed man, who liked to foresee what was coming, so that he might arrange his plans.
a particular point in time
From this reading But at the present moment he could not see an inch before his nose, and rather lost his temper in consequence.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At first he thought that this might be a new move on the part of the astute Berry, but on consideration dismissed this idea.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The unexpected appearance of the Scarlet Bat, and of the mysterious word "Tamaroo" on London hoardings perplexed him extremely.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading At first he thought that this might be a new move on the part of the astute Berry, but on consideration dismissed this idea.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading But at the present moment he could not see an inch before his nose, and rather lost his temper in consequence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But at the present moment he could not see an inch before his nose, and rather lost his temper in consequence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The unexpected appearance of the Scarlet Bat, and of the mysterious word "Tamaroo" on London hoardings perplexed him extremely.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The unexpected appearance of the Scarlet Bat, and of the mysterious word "Tamaroo" on London hoardings perplexed him extremely.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At first he thought that this might be a new move on the part of the astute Berry, but on consideration dismissed this idea.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading The unexpected appearance of the Scarlet Bat, and of the mysterious word "Tamaroo" on London hoardings perplexed him extremely.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He was a clear-headed man, who liked to foresee what was coming, so that he might arrange his plans.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But at the present moment he could not see an inch before his nose, and rather lost his temper in consequence.
on the contrary
From this reading But at the present moment he could not see an inch before his nose, and rather lost his temper in consequence.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Jarman returned fuming to Wargrove.
ScarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading The unexpected appearance of the Scarlet Bat, and of the mysterious word "Tamaroo" on London hoardings perplexed him extremely.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But at the present moment he could not see an inch before his nose, and rather lost his temper in consequence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was a clear-headed man, who liked to foresee what was coming, so that he might arrange his plans.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Jarman returned fuming to Wargrove.
Tamaroo
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From this reading The unexpected appearance of the Scarlet Bat, and of the mysterious word "Tamaroo" on London hoardings perplexed him extremely.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading But at the present moment he could not see an inch before his nose, and rather lost his temper in consequence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was a clear-headed man, who liked to foresee what was coming, so that he might arrange his plans.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But at the present moment he could not see an inch before his nose, and rather lost his temper in consequence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At first he thought that this might be a new move on the part of the astute Berry, but on consideration dismissed this idea.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At first he thought that this might be a new move on the part of the astute Berry, but on consideration dismissed this idea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Jarman returned fuming to Wargrove.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The unexpected appearance of the Scarlet Bat, and of the mysterious word "Tamaroo" on London hoardings perplexed him extremely.
Wargrove
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From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Jarman returned fuming to Wargrove.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a clear-headed man, who liked to foresee what was coming, so that he might arrange his plans.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was a clear-headed man, who liked to foresee what was coming, so that he might arrange his plans.
which person or people
From this reading He was a clear-headed man, who liked to foresee what was coming, so that he might arrange his plans.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The unexpected appearance of the Scarlet Bat, and of the mysterious word "Tamaroo" on London hoardings perplexed him extremely.
