used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WORSE SPEED Langholm returned to his hotel and wrote a few lines to Rachel.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So incredible did it appear, however, even to himself, when written down, that Langholm decided not to post this letter until after his interview with the Chelsea landlady.
(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 Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WORSE SPEED Langholm returned to his hotel and wrote a few lines to Rachel.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So incredible did it appear, however, even to himself, when written down, that Langholm decided not to post this letter until after his interview with the Chelsea landlady.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading It had been arranged that he was to report progress direct to her, and as often as possible; but it was a very open arrangement, in which Steel had sardonically concurred.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading It had been arranged that he was to report progress direct to her, and as often as possible; but it was a very open arrangement, in which Steel had sardonically concurred.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It had been arranged that he was to report progress direct to her, and as often as possible; but it was a very open arrangement, in which Steel had sardonically concurred.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been arranged that he was to report progress direct to her, and as often as possible; but it was a very open arrangement, in which Steel had sardonically concurred.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading To kill the interval, he went for his dinner to the single club to which he still belonged.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had been arranged that he was to report progress direct to her, and as often as possible; but it was a very open arrangement, in which Steel had sardonically concurred.
Chelsea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So incredible did it appear, however, even to himself, when written down, that Langholm decided not to post this letter until after his interview with the Chelsea landlady.
clewnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading To kill the interval, he went for his dinner to the single club to which he still belonged.
concurredverbUS /kənˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “concur” — be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading It had been arranged that he was to report progress direct to her, and as often as possible; but it was a very open arrangement, in which Steel had sardonically concurred.
recognizable; marked
From this reading So incredible did it appear, however, even to himself, when written down, that Langholm decided not to post this letter until after his interview with the Chelsea landlady.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So incredible did it appear, however, even to himself, when written down, that Langholm decided not to post this letter until after his interview with the Chelsea landlady.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading To kill the interval, he went for his dinner to the single club to which he still belonged.
command with authority
From this reading It had been arranged that he was to report progress direct to her, and as often as possible; but it was a very open arrangement, in which Steel had sardonically concurred.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading So incredible did it appear, however, even to himself, when written down, that Langholm decided not to post this letter until after his interview with the Chelsea landlady.
divisible by two
From this reading So incredible did it appear, however, even to himself, when written down, that Langholm decided not to post this letter until after his interview with the Chelsea landlady.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading WORSE SPEED Langholm returned to his hotel and wrote a few lines to Rachel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been arranged that he was to report progress direct to her, and as often as possible; but it was a very open arrangement, in which Steel had sardonically concurred.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had been arranged that he was to report progress direct to her, and as often as possible; but it was a very open arrangement, in which Steel had sardonically concurred.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It had been arranged that he was to report progress direct to her, and as often as possible; but it was a very open arrangement, in which Steel had sardonically concurred.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading So incredible did it appear, however, even to himself, when written down, that Langholm decided not to post this letter until after his interview with the Chelsea landlady.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WORSE SPEED Langholm returned to his hotel and wrote a few lines to Rachel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading WORSE SPEED Langholm returned to his hotel and wrote a few lines to Rachel.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading So incredible did it appear, however, even to himself, when written down, that Langholm decided not to post this letter until after his interview with the Chelsea landlady.
of great significance or value
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had been arranged that he was to report progress direct to her, and as often as possible; but it was a very open arrangement, in which Steel had sardonically concurred.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading To kill the interval, he went for his dinner to the single club to which he still belonged.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading So incredible did it appear, however, even to himself, when written down, that Langholm decided not to post this letter until after his interview with the Chelsea landlady.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been arranged that he was to report progress direct to her, and as often as possible; but it was a very open arrangement, in which Steel had sardonically concurred.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading To kill the interval, he went for his dinner to the single club to which he still belonged.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading So incredible did it appear, however, even to himself, when written down, that Langholm decided not to post this letter until after his interview with the Chelsea landlady.
Langholm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WORSE SPEED Langholm returned to his hotel and wrote a few lines to Rachel.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading So incredible did it appear, however, even to himself, when written down, that Langholm decided not to post this letter until after his interview with the Chelsea landlady.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading WORSE SPEED Langholm returned to his hotel and wrote a few lines to Rachel.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
nosesnounUS /ˈnoʊzɪz/
plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So incredible did it appear, however, even to himself, when written down, that Langholm decided not to post this letter until after his interview with the Chelsea landlady.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It had been arranged that he was to report progress direct to her, and as often as possible; but it was a very open arrangement, in which Steel had sardonically concurred.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It had been arranged that he was to report progress direct to her, and as often as possible; but it was a very open arrangement, in which Steel had sardonically concurred.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It had been arranged that he was to report progress direct to her, and as often as possible; but it was a very open arrangement, in which Steel had sardonically concurred.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading So incredible did it appear, however, even to himself, when written down, that Langholm decided not to post this letter until after his interview with the Chelsea landlady.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading It had been arranged that he was to report progress direct to her, and as often as possible; but it was a very open arrangement, in which Steel had sardonically concurred.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading WORSE SPEED Langholm returned to his hotel and wrote a few lines to Rachel.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading It had been arranged that he was to report progress direct to her, and as often as possible; but it was a very open arrangement, in which Steel had sardonically concurred.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading WORSE SPEED Langholm returned to his hotel and wrote a few lines to Rachel.
sardonicallyadverbUS /sɑːrˈdɑːnɪkəli/
in a sarcastic manner
From this reading It had been arranged that he was to report progress direct to her, and as often as possible; but it was a very open arrangement, in which Steel had sardonically concurred.
express in words
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading To kill the interval, he went for his dinner to the single club to which he still belonged.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So incredible did it appear, however, even to himself, when written down, that Langholm decided not to post this letter until after his interview with the Chelsea landlady.
move hurridly
From this reading WORSE SPEED Langholm returned to his hotel and wrote a few lines to Rachel.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading It had been arranged that he was to report progress direct to her, and as often as possible; but it was a very open arrangement, in which Steel had sardonically concurred.
not in physical motion
From this reading To kill the interval, he went for his dinner to the single club to which he still belonged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been arranged that he was to report progress direct to her, and as often as possible; but it was a very open arrangement, in which Steel had sardonically concurred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So incredible did it appear, however, even to himself, when written down, that Langholm decided not to post this letter until after his interview with the Chelsea landlady.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WORSE SPEED Langholm returned to his hotel and wrote a few lines to Rachel.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading So incredible did it appear, however, even to himself, when written down, that Langholm decided not to post this letter until after his interview with the Chelsea landlady.
precisely as stated
From this reading It had been arranged that he was to report progress direct to her, and as often as possible; but it was a very open arrangement, in which Steel had sardonically concurred.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had been arranged that he was to report progress direct to her, and as often as possible; but it was a very open arrangement, in which Steel had sardonically concurred.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To kill the interval, he went for his dinner to the single club to which he still belonged.
at the time that
From this reading So incredible did it appear, however, even to himself, when written down, that Langholm decided not to post this letter until after his interview with the Chelsea landlady.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It had been arranged that he was to report progress direct to her, and as often as possible; but it was a very open arrangement, in which Steel had sardonically concurred.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading WORSE SPEED Langholm returned to his hotel and wrote a few lines to Rachel.
produce a literary work
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading So incredible did it appear, however, even to himself, when written down, that Langholm decided not to post this letter until after his interview with the Chelsea landlady.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading WORSE SPEED Langholm returned to his hotel and wrote a few lines to Rachel.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, little as there was to say, and for all his practice with the pen, it took Langholm the best part of an hour to write that he believed he had already obtained a most important clew, which the police had missed in the most incredible manner, though it had been under their noses all the time.
