AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that interview Gerald saw that he would have to leave the Major in possession of the field.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
in addition
From this reading Also Rebb, wishing to get rid of his too observant enemy, so worked on Morgan's feelings that the inspector hinted retirement to the lover.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Moreover, Gerald was now in possession of all facts connected with the crime, and by lingering at the Pixy's House he would become possessed of no more important facts.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Moreover, Gerald was now in possession of all facts connected with the crime, and by lingering at the Pixy's House he would become possessed of no more important facts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Moreover, Gerald was now in possession of all facts connected with the crime, and by lingering at the Pixy's House he would become possessed of no more important facts.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
being joined in close association
From this reading Moreover, Gerald was now in possession of all facts connected with the crime, and by lingering at the Pixy's House he would become possessed of no more important facts.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Moreover, Gerald was now in possession of all facts connected with the crime, and by lingering at the Pixy's House he would become possessed of no more important facts.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Having learned that the inquest would take place in the inn of Leegarth village, next day, Haskins mounted his machine and returned to Silbury.
an opposing military force
From this reading Also Rebb, wishing to get rid of his too observant enemy, so worked on Morgan's feelings that the inspector hinted retirement to the lover.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Moreover, Gerald was now in possession of all facts connected with the crime, and by lingering at the Pixy's House he would become possessed of no more important facts.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Also Rebb, wishing to get rid of his too observant enemy, so worked on Morgan's feelings that the inspector hinted retirement to the lover.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading After that interview Gerald saw that he would have to leave the Major in possession of the field.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
Gerald
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From this reading After that interview Gerald saw that he would have to leave the Major in possession of the field.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Also Rebb, wishing to get rid of his too observant enemy, so worked on Morgan's feelings that the inspector hinted retirement to the lover.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
Haskins
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From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After that interview Gerald saw that he would have to leave the Major in possession of the field.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having learned that the inquest would take place in the inn of Leegarth village, next day, Haskins mounted his machine and returned to Silbury.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After that interview Gerald saw that he would have to leave the Major in possession of the field.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading Also Rebb, wishing to get rid of his too observant enemy, so worked on Morgan's feelings that the inspector hinted retirement to the lover.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Also Rebb, wishing to get rid of his too observant enemy, so worked on Morgan's feelings that the inspector hinted retirement to the lover.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Moreover, Gerald was now in possession of all facts connected with the crime, and by lingering at the Pixy's House he would become possessed of no more important facts.
of great significance or value
From this reading Moreover, Gerald was now in possession of all facts connected with the crime, and by lingering at the Pixy's House he would become possessed of no more important facts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After that interview Gerald saw that he would have to leave the Major in possession of the field.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Having learned that the inquest would take place in the inn of Leegarth village, next day, Haskins mounted his machine and returned to Silbury.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading Having learned that the inquest would take place in the inn of Leegarth village, next day, Haskins mounted his machine and returned to Silbury.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Also Rebb, wishing to get rid of his too observant enemy, so worked on Morgan's feelings that the inspector hinted retirement to the lover.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading After that interview Gerald saw that he would have to leave the Major in possession of the field.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Having learned that the inquest would take place in the inn of Leegarth village, next day, Haskins mounted his machine and returned to Silbury.
go away from a place
From this reading After that interview Gerald saw that he would have to leave the Major in possession of the field.
Leegarth
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From this reading Having learned that the inquest would take place in the inn of Leegarth village, next day, Haskins mounted his machine and returned to Silbury.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading Moreover, Gerald was now in possession of all facts connected with the crime, and by lingering at the Pixy's House he would become possessed of no more important facts.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Also Rebb, wishing to get rid of his too observant enemy, so worked on Morgan's feelings that the inspector hinted retirement to the lover.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
Macandrew
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From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Having learned that the inquest would take place in the inn of Leegarth village, next day, Haskins mounted his machine and returned to Silbury.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading After that interview Gerald saw that he would have to leave the Major in possession of the field.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Moreover, Gerald was now in possession of all facts connected with the crime, and by lingering at the Pixy's House he would become possessed of no more important facts.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, Gerald was now in possession of all facts connected with the crime, and by lingering at the Pixy's House he would become possessed of no more important facts.
Morgan'snounUS /ˈmɔːrɡənz/
possessive form of “morgan” — United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading Also Rebb, wishing to get rid of his too observant enemy, so worked on Morgan's feelings that the inspector hinted retirement to the lover.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Having learned that the inquest would take place in the inn of Leegarth village, next day, Haskins mounted his machine and returned to Silbury.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Having learned that the inquest would take place in the inn of Leegarth village, next day, Haskins mounted his machine and returned to Silbury.
not any; not one
From this reading Moreover, Gerald was now in possession of all facts connected with the crime, and by lingering at the Pixy's House he would become possessed of no more important facts.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Moreover, Gerald was now in possession of all facts connected with the crime, and by lingering at the Pixy's House he would become possessed of no more important facts.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading Also Rebb, wishing to get rid of his too observant enemy, so worked on Morgan's feelings that the inspector hinted retirement to the lover.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After that interview Gerald saw that he would have to leave the Major in possession of the field.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Also Rebb, wishing to get rid of his too observant enemy, so worked on Morgan's feelings that the inspector hinted retirement to the lover.
and nothing more
From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
Pixy's
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From this reading Moreover, Gerald was now in possession of all facts connected with the crime, and by lingering at the Pixy's House he would become possessed of no more important facts.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Having learned that the inquest would take place in the inn of Leegarth village, next day, Haskins mounted his machine and returned to Silbury.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Moreover, Gerald was now in possession of all facts connected with the crime, and by lingering at the Pixy's House he would become possessed of no more important facts.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading After that interview Gerald saw that he would have to leave the Major in possession of the field.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
Rebb
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From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading Also Rebb, wishing to get rid of his too observant enemy, so worked on Morgan's feelings that the inspector hinted retirement to the lover.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Having learned that the inquest would take place in the inn of Leegarth village, next day, Haskins mounted his machine and returned to Silbury.
relieve from
From this reading Also Rebb, wishing to get rid of his too observant enemy, so worked on Morgan's feelings that the inspector hinted retirement to the lover.
cut with a saw
From this reading After that interview Gerald saw that he would have to leave the Major in possession of the field.
Silbury
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From this reading Having learned that the inquest would take place in the inn of Leegarth village, next day, Haskins mounted his machine and returned to Silbury.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Also Rebb, wishing to get rid of his too observant enemy, so worked on Morgan's feelings that the inspector hinted retirement to the lover.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
carry out
From this reading Having learned that the inquest would take place in the inn of Leegarth village, next day, Haskins mounted his machine and returned to Silbury.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that interview Gerald saw that he would have to leave the Major in possession of the field.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After that interview Gerald saw that he would have to leave the Major in possession of the field.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After that interview Gerald saw that he would have to leave the Major in possession of the field.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Also Rebb, wishing to get rid of his too observant enemy, so worked on Morgan's feelings that the inspector hinted retirement to the lover.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Having learned that the inquest would take place in the inn of Leegarth village, next day, Haskins mounted his machine and returned to Silbury.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moreover, Gerald was now in possession of all facts connected with the crime, and by lingering at the Pixy's House he would become possessed of no more important facts.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Also Rebb, wishing to get rid of his too observant enemy, so worked on Morgan's feelings that the inspector hinted retirement to the lover.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For the present, as he had observed, Rebb held all the cards, and Haskins could only retire to consult with Macandrew as to some way of winning the game in the teeth of such bad luck.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Also Rebb, wishing to get rid of his too observant enemy, so worked on Morgan's feelings that the inspector hinted retirement to the lover.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After that interview Gerald saw that he would have to leave the Major in possession of the field.
