used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
abscondedverbUS /æbˈskɑːndɪd/
past form of “abscond” — run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
From this reading If he had absconded, he had done so without premeditation or preparation, apparently under the compulsion of some unforeseen but imperative necessity.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading To his acute mind, habituated to rapid inference, the case of the mysterious Mr. Bromeswell had inevitably presented a parallelism with that of Daniel Purcell.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
from appearances alone
From this reading If he had absconded, he had done so without premeditation or preparation, apparently under the compulsion of some unforeseen but imperative necessity.
Bromeswell
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From this reading To his acute mind, habituated to rapid inference, the case of the mysterious Mr. Bromeswell had inevitably presented a parallelism with that of Daniel Purcell.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If he had absconded, he had done so without premeditation or preparation, apparently under the compulsion of some unforeseen but imperative necessity.
an occurrence of something
From this reading To his acute mind, habituated to rapid inference, the case of the mysterious Mr. Bromeswell had inevitably presented a parallelism with that of Daniel Purcell.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
compulsionnounUS /kəmˈpʌlʃən/
an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
From this reading If he had absconded, he had done so without premeditation or preparation, apparently under the compulsion of some unforeseen but imperative necessity.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading To his acute mind, habituated to rapid inference, the case of the mysterious Mr. Bromeswell had inevitably presented a parallelism with that of Daniel Purcell.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading For the inspection which he had just made had developed points of interest other than those which he had discussed with the detective officer.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading For the inspection which he had just made had developed points of interest other than those which he had discussed with the detective officer.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Bromeswell had disappeared without leaving a trace.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading For the inspection which he had just made had developed points of interest other than those which he had discussed with the detective officer.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading If he had absconded, he had done so without premeditation or preparation, apparently under the compulsion of some unforeseen but imperative necessity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the inspection which he had just made had developed points of interest other than those which he had discussed with the detective officer.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
habituated
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From this reading To his acute mind, habituated to rapid inference, the case of the mysterious Mr. Bromeswell had inevitably presented a parallelism with that of Daniel Purcell.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the inspection which he had just made had developed points of interest other than those which he had discussed with the detective officer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the inspection which he had just made had developed points of interest other than those which he had discussed with the detective officer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he had absconded, he had done so without premeditation or preparation, apparently under the compulsion of some unforeseen but imperative necessity.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading If he had absconded, he had done so without premeditation or preparation, apparently under the compulsion of some unforeseen but imperative necessity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading To his acute mind, habituated to rapid inference, the case of the mysterious Mr. Bromeswell had inevitably presented a parallelism with that of Daniel Purcell.
inferencenounUS /ˈɪnfərəns/
the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
From this reading To his acute mind, habituated to rapid inference, the case of the mysterious Mr. Bromeswell had inevitably presented a parallelism with that of Daniel Purcell.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading For the inspection which he had just made had developed points of interest other than those which he had discussed with the detective officer.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading For the inspection which he had just made had developed points of interest other than those which he had discussed with the detective officer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
and nothing more
From this reading For the inspection which he had just made had developed points of interest other than those which he had discussed with the detective officer.
the act of departing
From this reading Bromeswell had disappeared without leaving a trace.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For the inspection which he had just made had developed points of interest other than those which he had discussed with the detective officer.
meditativeadjectiveUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
MovesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
a form of address for a man
From this reading To his acute mind, habituated to rapid inference, the case of the mysterious Mr. Bromeswell had inevitably presented a parallelism with that of Daniel Purcell.
of an obscure nature
From this reading To his acute mind, habituated to rapid inference, the case of the mysterious Mr. Bromeswell had inevitably presented a parallelism with that of Daniel Purcell.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading If he had absconded, he had done so without premeditation or preparation, apparently under the compulsion of some unforeseen but imperative necessity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading For the inspection which he had just made had developed points of interest other than those which he had discussed with the detective officer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If he had absconded, he had done so without premeditation or preparation, apparently under the compulsion of some unforeseen but imperative necessity.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For the inspection which he had just made had developed points of interest other than those which he had discussed with the detective officer.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
parallelismnounUS /ˈperəlelɪzəm/
similarity by virtue of corresponding
From this reading To his acute mind, habituated to rapid inference, the case of the mysterious Mr. Bromeswell had inevitably presented a parallelism with that of Daniel Purcell.
the act of departing politely
From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading For the inspection which he had just made had developed points of interest other than those which he had discussed with the detective officer.
premeditationnounUS /priˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
planning or plotting in advance of acting
From this reading If he had absconded, he had done so without premeditation or preparation, apparently under the compulsion of some unforeseen but imperative necessity.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading If he had absconded, he had done so without premeditation or preparation, apparently under the compulsion of some unforeseen but imperative necessity.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To his acute mind, habituated to rapid inference, the case of the mysterious Mr. Bromeswell had inevitably presented a parallelism with that of Daniel Purcell.
PurcellnounUS /pərˈsel/
English organist at Westminster Abbey and composer of many theatrical pieces (1659-1695)
From this reading To his acute mind, habituated to rapid inference, the case of the mysterious Mr. Bromeswell had inevitably presented a parallelism with that of Daniel Purcell.
a person who is being chased
From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading To his acute mind, habituated to rapid inference, the case of the mysterious Mr. Bromeswell had inevitably presented a parallelism with that of Daniel Purcell.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If he had absconded, he had done so without premeditation or preparation, apparently under the compulsion of some unforeseen but imperative necessity.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If he had absconded, he had done so without premeditation or preparation, apparently under the compulsion of some unforeseen but imperative necessity.
SuperintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For the inspection which he had just made had developed points of interest other than those which he had discussed with the detective officer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
Thorndyke
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From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading For the inspection which he had just made had developed points of interest other than those which he had discussed with the detective officer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To his acute mind, habituated to rapid inference, the case of the mysterious Mr. Bromeswell had inevitably presented a parallelism with that of Daniel Purcell.
in the direction of
From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Bromeswell had disappeared without leaving a trace.
TriesnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading If he had absconded, he had done so without premeditation or preparation, apparently under the compulsion of some unforeseen but imperative necessity.
unforeseenadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/
not anticipated
From this reading If he had absconded, he had done so without premeditation or preparation, apparently under the compulsion of some unforeseen but imperative necessity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In Which Thorndyke Tries Over the Moves It was in a deeply meditative frame of mind that Thorndyke pursued his way towards his chambers after parting with the Superintendent.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Bromeswell had disappeared without leaving a trace.
