used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Jimmy Thesiger arrived at Letherbury on a sunny autumn afternoon and was greeted affectionately by Lady Coote and with cold dislike by Sir Oswald.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Jimmy Thesiger arrived at Letherbury on a sunny autumn afternoon and was greeted affectionately by Lady Coote and with cold dislike by Sir Oswald.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Jimmy Thesiger arrived at Letherbury on a sunny autumn afternoon and was greeted affectionately by Lady Coote and with cold dislike by Sir Oswald.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Jimmy Thesiger arrived at Letherbury on a sunny autumn afternoon and was greeted affectionately by Lady Coote and with cold dislike by Sir Oswald.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Aware of the keen match-making eye of Lady Coote upon him, Jimmy took pains to make himself extremely agreeable to Socks Daventry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Jimmy Thesiger arrived at Letherbury on a sunny autumn afternoon and was greeted affectionately by Lady Coote and with cold dislike by Sir Oswald.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Jimmy Thesiger arrived at Letherbury on a sunny autumn afternoon and was greeted affectionately by Lady Coote and with cold dislike by Sir Oswald.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Jimmy Thesiger arrived at Letherbury on a sunny autumn afternoon and was greeted affectionately by Lady Coote and with cold dislike by Sir Oswald.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Jimmy Thesiger arrived at Letherbury on a sunny autumn afternoon and was greeted affectionately by Lady Coote and with cold dislike by Sir Oswald.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Aware of the keen match-making eye of Lady Coote upon him, Jimmy took pains to make himself extremely agreeable to Socks Daventry.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Jimmy Thesiger arrived at Letherbury on a sunny autumn afternoon and was greeted affectionately by Lady Coote and with cold dislike by Sir Oswald.
catechized
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From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Jimmy Thesiger arrived at Letherbury on a sunny autumn afternoon and was greeted affectionately by Lady Coote and with cold dislike by Sir Oswald.
Coote
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From this reading NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Jimmy Thesiger arrived at Letherbury on a sunny autumn afternoon and was greeted affectionately by Lady Coote and with cold dislike by Sir Oswald.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
Daventry
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From this reading Aware of the keen match-making eye of Lady Coote upon him, Jimmy took pains to make himself extremely agreeable to Socks Daventry.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Jimmy Thesiger arrived at Letherbury on a sunny autumn afternoon and was greeted affectionately by Lady Coote and with cold dislike by Sir Oswald.
embroideringverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading O'Rourke was there in excellent spirits.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Aware of the keen match-making eye of Lady Coote upon him, Jimmy took pains to make himself extremely agreeable to Socks Daventry.
the organ of sight
From this reading Aware of the keen match-making eye of Lady Coote upon him, Jimmy took pains to make himself extremely agreeable to Socks Daventry.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Four masked men with revolvers?
in a free manner
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Jimmy Thesiger arrived at Letherbury on a sunny autumn afternoon and was greeted affectionately by Lady Coote and with cold dislike by Sir Oswald.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Aware of the keen match-making eye of Lady Coote upon him, Jimmy took pains to make himself extremely agreeable to Socks Daventry.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Aware of the keen match-making eye of Lady Coote upon him, Jimmy took pains to make himself extremely agreeable to Socks Daventry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading O'Rourke was there in excellent spirits.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Jimmy Thesiger arrived at Letherbury on a sunny autumn afternoon and was greeted affectionately by Lady Coote and with cold dislike by Sir Oswald.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Aware of the keen match-making eye of Lady Coote upon him, Jimmy took pains to make himself extremely agreeable to Socks Daventry.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Jimmy Thesiger arrived at Letherbury on a sunny autumn afternoon and was greeted affectionately by Lady Coote and with cold dislike by Sir Oswald.
Letherbury
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From this reading NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Jimmy Thesiger arrived at Letherbury on a sunny autumn afternoon and was greeted affectionately by Lady Coote and with cold dislike by Sir Oswald.
engage in
From this reading Aware of the keen match-making eye of Lady Coote upon him, Jimmy took pains to make himself extremely agreeable to Socks Daventry.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading "Four masked men with revolvers?
match-making
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From this reading Aware of the keen match-making eye of Lady Coote upon him, Jimmy took pains to make himself extremely agreeable to Socks Daventry.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Four masked men with revolvers?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
of an obscure nature
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
no person; not anyone
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
NOCTURNALadjectiveUS /nɑːkˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or active during the night
From this reading NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Jimmy Thesiger arrived at Letherbury on a sunny autumn afternoon and was greeted affectionately by Lady Coote and with cold dislike by Sir Oswald.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
O'Rourke
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From this reading O'Rourke was there in excellent spirits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Aware of the keen match-making eye of Lady Coote upon him, Jimmy took pains to make himself extremely agreeable to Socks Daventry.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Jimmy Thesiger arrived at Letherbury on a sunny autumn afternoon and was greeted affectionately by Lady Coote and with cold dislike by Sir Oswald.
OswaldnounUS /ˈɔːzwɔːld/
United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)
From this reading NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Jimmy Thesiger arrived at Letherbury on a sunny autumn afternoon and was greeted affectionately by Lady Coote and with cold dislike by Sir Oswald.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Aware of the keen match-making eye of Lady Coote upon him, Jimmy took pains to make himself extremely agreeable to Socks Daventry.
by chance
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
reticencenounUS /ˈretɪsəns/
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
revolversnounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvərz/
plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading "Four masked men with revolvers?
secretiveadjectiveUS /ˈsiːkrətɪv/
inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
term of address for a man
From this reading NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Jimmy Thesiger arrived at Letherbury on a sunny autumn afternoon and was greeted affectionately by Lady Coote and with cold dislike by Sir Oswald.
SocksnounUS /sɑːks/
plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee
From this reading Aware of the keen match-making eye of Lady Coote upon him, Jimmy took pains to make himself extremely agreeable to Socks Daventry.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading O'Rourke was there in excellent spirits.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Jimmy Thesiger arrived at Letherbury on a sunny autumn afternoon and was greeted affectionately by Lady Coote and with cold dislike by Sir Oswald.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Aware of the keen match-making eye of Lady Coote upon him, Jimmy took pains to make himself extremely agreeable to Socks Daventry.
in or at that place or location
From this reading O'Rourke was there in excellent spirits.
Thesiger
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From this reading NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Jimmy Thesiger arrived at Letherbury on a sunny autumn afternoon and was greeted affectionately by Lady Coote and with cold dislike by Sir Oswald.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aware of the keen match-making eye of Lady Coote upon him, Jimmy took pains to make himself extremely agreeable to Socks Daventry.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Aware of the keen match-making eye of Lady Coote upon him, Jimmy took pains to make himself extremely agreeable to Socks Daventry.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Aware of the keen match-making eye of Lady Coote upon him, Jimmy took pains to make himself extremely agreeable to Socks Daventry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Jimmy Thesiger arrived at Letherbury on a sunny autumn afternoon and was greeted affectionately by Lady Coote and with cold dislike by Sir Oswald.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was inclined to be official and secretive about the mysterious events at the Abbey, about which Socks catechized him freely, but his official reticence took a novel form--namely that of embroidering the tale of events in such a fantastic manner that nobody could possibly guess what the truth might have been.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE Jimmy Thesiger arrived at Letherbury on a sunny autumn afternoon and was greeted affectionately by Lady Coote and with cold dislike by Sir Oswald.
