Chapter IX · Lucy

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Forrester had at first been in a quandary as to the character in which he should approach the negress.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Why not, for the moment, assume the character of Humphrey and approach her as a reporter?

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The fact that neither Humphrey nor the detectives had at any time referred to her, and that no one outside of Joshua had mentioned her, led him to believe that her retreat in the woods had remained unnoticed.

move towards

From this reading Forrester had at first been in a quandary as to the character in which he should approach the negress.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Forrester had at first been in a quandary as to the character in which he should approach the negress.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading Why not, for the moment, assume the character of Humphrey and approach her as a reporter?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Forrester had at first been in a quandary as to the character in which he should approach the negress.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If she were open to suspicion it would be unwise for him to pose as a detective, or openly confess to being a victim of the "Friends of the Poor."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Forrester had at first been in a quandary as to the character in which he should approach the negress.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading If she were open to suspicion it would be unwise for him to pose as a detective, or openly confess to being a victim of the "Friends of the Poor."

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The fact that neither Humphrey nor the detectives had at any time referred to her, and that no one outside of Joshua had mentioned her, led him to believe that her retreat in the woods had remained unnoticed.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Forrester had at first been in a quandary as to the character in which he should approach the negress.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading If she were open to suspicion it would be unwise for him to pose as a detective, or openly confess to being a victim of the "Friends of the Poor."

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading If she were open to suspicion it would be unwise for him to pose as a detective, or openly confess to being a victim of the "Friends of the Poor."

plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading The fact that neither Humphrey nor the detectives had at any time referred to her, and that no one outside of Joshua had mentioned her, led him to believe that her retreat in the woods had remained unnoticed.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact that neither Humphrey nor the detectives had at any time referred to her, and that no one outside of Joshua had mentioned her, led him to believe that her retreat in the woods had remained unnoticed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Forrester had at first been in a quandary as to the character in which he should approach the negress.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If she were open to suspicion it would be unwise for him to pose as a detective, or openly confess to being a victim of the "Friends of the Poor."

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From this reading Forrester had at first been in a quandary as to the character in which he should approach the negress.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading If she were open to suspicion it would be unwise for him to pose as a detective, or openly confess to being a victim of the "Friends of the Poor."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Forrester had at first been in a quandary as to the character in which he should approach the negress.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Forrester had at first been in a quandary as to the character in which he should approach the negress.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Why not, for the moment, assume the character of Humphrey and approach her as a reporter?

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading If she were open to suspicion it would be unwise for him to pose as a detective, or openly confess to being a victim of the "Friends of the Poor."

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From this reading As he weighed the matter, a recollection of Humphrey offered him a suggestion.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If she were open to suspicion it would be unwise for him to pose as a detective, or openly confess to being a victim of the "Friends of the Poor."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Forrester had at first been in a quandary as to the character in which he should approach the negress.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If she were open to suspicion it would be unwise for him to pose as a detective, or openly confess to being a victim of the "Friends of the Poor."

(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho

From this reading The fact that neither Humphrey nor the detectives had at any time referred to her, and that no one outside of Joshua had mentioned her, led him to believe that her retreat in the woods had remained unnoticed.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The fact that neither Humphrey nor the detectives had at any time referred to her, and that no one outside of Joshua had mentioned her, led him to believe that her retreat in the woods had remained unnoticed.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As he weighed the matter, a recollection of Humphrey offered him a suggestion.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading The fact that neither Humphrey nor the detectives had at any time referred to her, and that no one outside of Joshua had mentioned her, led him to believe that her retreat in the woods had remained unnoticed.

a particular point in time

From this reading Why not, for the moment, assume the character of Humphrey and approach her as a reporter?

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From this reading Forrester had at first been in a quandary as to the character in which he should approach the negress.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading The fact that neither Humphrey nor the detectives had at any time referred to her, and that no one outside of Joshua had mentioned her, led him to believe that her retreat in the woods had remained unnoticed.

not any; not one

From this reading The fact that neither Humphrey nor the detectives had at any time referred to her, and that no one outside of Joshua had mentioned her, led him to believe that her retreat in the woods had remained unnoticed.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The fact that neither Humphrey nor the detectives had at any time referred to her, and that no one outside of Joshua had mentioned her, led him to believe that her retreat in the woods had remained unnoticed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Why not, for the moment, assume the character of Humphrey and approach her as a reporter?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If she were open to suspicion it would be unwise for him to pose as a detective, or openly confess to being a victim of the "Friends of the Poor."

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading As he weighed the matter, a recollection of Humphrey offered him a suggestion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The fact that neither Humphrey nor the detectives had at any time referred to her, and that no one outside of Joshua had mentioned her, led him to believe that her retreat in the woods had remained unnoticed.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading If she were open to suspicion it would be unwise for him to pose as a detective, or openly confess to being a victim of the "Friends of the Poor."

in an open way

From this reading If she were open to suspicion it would be unwise for him to pose as a detective, or openly confess to being a victim of the "Friends of the Poor."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If she were open to suspicion it would be unwise for him to pose as a detective, or openly confess to being a victim of the "Friends of the Poor."

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The fact that neither Humphrey nor the detectives had at any time referred to her, and that no one outside of Joshua had mentioned her, led him to believe that her retreat in the woods had remained unnoticed.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading If she were open to suspicion it would be unwise for him to pose as a detective, or openly confess to being a victim of the "Friends of the Poor."

introduce

From this reading If she were open to suspicion it would be unwise for him to pose as a detective, or openly confess to being a victim of the "Friends of the Poor."

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading Forrester had at first been in a quandary as to the character in which he should approach the negress.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading As he weighed the matter, a recollection of Humphrey offered him a suggestion.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading The fact that neither Humphrey nor the detectives had at any time referred to her, and that no one outside of Joshua had mentioned her, led him to believe that her retreat in the woods had remained unnoticed.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The fact that neither Humphrey nor the detectives had at any time referred to her, and that no one outside of Joshua had mentioned her, led him to believe that her retreat in the woods had remained unnoticed.

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading Why not, for the moment, assume the character of Humphrey and approach her as a reporter?

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading The fact that neither Humphrey nor the detectives had at any time referred to her, and that no one outside of Joshua had mentioned her, led him to believe that her retreat in the woods had remained unnoticed.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If she were open to suspicion it would be unwise for him to pose as a detective, or openly confess to being a victim of the "Friends of the Poor."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Forrester had at first been in a quandary as to the character in which he should approach the negress.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading As he weighed the matter, a recollection of Humphrey offered him a suggestion.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading If she were open to suspicion it would be unwise for him to pose as a detective, or openly confess to being a victim of the "Friends of the Poor."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fact that neither Humphrey nor the detectives had at any time referred to her, and that no one outside of Joshua had mentioned her, led him to believe that her retreat in the woods had remained unnoticed.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Forrester had at first been in a quandary as to the character in which he should approach the negress.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The fact that neither Humphrey nor the detectives had at any time referred to her, and that no one outside of Joshua had mentioned her, led him to believe that her retreat in the woods had remained unnoticed.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Forrester had at first been in a quandary as to the character in which he should approach the negress.

not noticed

From this reading The fact that neither Humphrey nor the detectives had at any time referred to her, and that no one outside of Joshua had mentioned her, led him to believe that her retreat in the woods had remained unnoticed.

showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom

From this reading If she were open to suspicion it would be unwise for him to pose as a detective, or openly confess to being a victim of the "Friends of the Poor."

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading If she were open to suspicion it would be unwise for him to pose as a detective, or openly confess to being a victim of the "Friends of the Poor."

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading As he weighed the matter, a recollection of Humphrey offered him a suggestion.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading If she were open to suspicion it would be unwise for him to pose as a detective, or openly confess to being a victim of the "Friends of the Poor."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Forrester had at first been in a quandary as to the character in which he should approach the negress.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why not, for the moment, assume the character of Humphrey and approach her as a reporter?

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The fact that neither Humphrey nor the detectives had at any time referred to her, and that no one outside of Joshua had mentioned her, led him to believe that her retreat in the woods had remained unnoticed.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If she were open to suspicion it would be unwise for him to pose as a detective, or openly confess to being a victim of the "Friends of the Poor."