used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My meeting with the mysterious woman who wore the spray of mimosa had, instead of assisting to clear up the mystery, increased it a hundredfold.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Therefore, after a sleepless night, I went to Cromwell Road next morning, determined to know the truth.
Albemarle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I sat in my rooms in Albemarle Street utterly bewildered.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading The grave suspicions I had entertained of Phrida had been corroborated by her strangely direct insinuations and her suggestion that I should go to her and tell her plainly what had been alleged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The grave suspicions I had entertained of Phrida had been corroborated by her strangely direct insinuations and her suggestion that I should go to her and tell her plainly what had been alleged.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading My meeting with the mysterious woman who wore the spray of mimosa had, instead of assisting to clear up the mystery, increased it a hundredfold.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The grave suspicions I had entertained of Phrida had been corroborated by her strangely direct insinuations and her suggestion that I should go to her and tell her plainly what had been alleged.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading I sat in my rooms in Albemarle Street utterly bewildered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The grave suspicions I had entertained of Phrida had been corroborated by her strangely direct insinuations and her suggestion that I should go to her and tell her plainly what had been alleged.
rid of obstructions
From this reading My meeting with the mysterious woman who wore the spray of mimosa had, instead of assisting to clear up the mystery, increased it a hundredfold.
CONFESSIONnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading PHRIDA MAKES CONFESSION.
corroboratedverbUS /kərˈɑːbəreɪtɪd/
past form of “corroborate” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading The grave suspicions I had entertained of Phrida had been corroborated by her strangely direct insinuations and her suggestion that I should go to her and tell her plainly what had been alleged.
CromwellnounUS /ˈkrɑːmwəl/
English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)
From this reading Therefore, after a sleepless night, I went to Cromwell Road next morning, determined to know the truth.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Therefore, after a sleepless night, I went to Cromwell Road next morning, determined to know the truth.
command with authority
From this reading The grave suspicions I had entertained of Phrida had been corroborated by her strangely direct insinuations and her suggestion that I should go to her and tell her plainly what had been alleged.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The grave suspicions I had entertained of Phrida had been corroborated by her strangely direct insinuations and her suggestion that I should go to her and tell her plainly what had been alleged.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The grave suspicions I had entertained of Phrida had been corroborated by her strangely direct insinuations and her suggestion that I should go to her and tell her plainly what had been alleged.
death of a person
From this reading The grave suspicions I had entertained of Phrida had been corroborated by her strangely direct insinuations and her suggestion that I should go to her and tell her plainly what had been alleged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My meeting with the mysterious woman who wore the spray of mimosa had, instead of assisting to clear up the mystery, increased it a hundredfold.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The grave suspicions I had entertained of Phrida had been corroborated by her strangely direct insinuations and her suggestion that I should go to her and tell her plainly what had been alleged.
hundredfoldadverb
by a factor of one hundred
From this reading My meeting with the mysterious woman who wore the spray of mimosa had, instead of assisting to clear up the mystery, increased it a hundredfold.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I sat in my rooms in Albemarle Street utterly bewildered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I sat in my rooms in Albemarle Street utterly bewildered.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading My meeting with the mysterious woman who wore the spray of mimosa had, instead of assisting to clear up the mystery, increased it a hundredfold.
insinuationsnounUS /ˌɪnsɪnjuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “insinuation” — an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
From this reading The grave suspicions I had entertained of Phrida had been corroborated by her strangely direct insinuations and her suggestion that I should go to her and tell her plainly what had been alleged.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading My meeting with the mysterious woman who wore the spray of mimosa had, instead of assisting to clear up the mystery, increased it a hundredfold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My meeting with the mysterious woman who wore the spray of mimosa had, instead of assisting to clear up the mystery, increased it a hundredfold.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Therefore, after a sleepless night, I went to Cromwell Road next morning, determined to know the truth.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading PHRIDA MAKES CONFESSION.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading My meeting with the mysterious woman who wore the spray of mimosa had, instead of assisting to clear up the mystery, increased it a hundredfold.
mimosanounUS /mɪˈmoʊsə/
evergreen Australasian tree having white or silvery bark and young leaves and yellow flowers
From this reading My meeting with the mysterious woman who wore the spray of mimosa had, instead of assisting to clear up the mystery, increased it a hundredfold.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Therefore, after a sleepless night, I went to Cromwell Road next morning, determined to know the truth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I sat in my rooms in Albemarle Street utterly bewildered.
of an obscure nature
From this reading My meeting with the mysterious woman who wore the spray of mimosa had, instead of assisting to clear up the mystery, increased it a hundredfold.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading My meeting with the mysterious woman who wore the spray of mimosa had, instead of assisting to clear up the mystery, increased it a hundredfold.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Therefore, after a sleepless night, I went to Cromwell Road next morning, determined to know the truth.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Therefore, after a sleepless night, I went to Cromwell Road next morning, determined to know the truth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My meeting with the mysterious woman who wore the spray of mimosa had, instead of assisting to clear up the mystery, increased it a hundredfold.
PHRIDA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PHRIDA MAKES CONFESSION.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The grave suspicions I had entertained of Phrida had been corroborated by her strangely direct insinuations and her suggestion that I should go to her and tell her plainly what had been alleged.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Therefore, after a sleepless night, I went to Cromwell Road next morning, determined to know the truth.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading I sat in my rooms in Albemarle Street utterly bewildered.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I sat in my rooms in Albemarle Street utterly bewildered.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The grave suspicions I had entertained of Phrida had been corroborated by her strangely direct insinuations and her suggestion that I should go to her and tell her plainly what had been alleged.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading Therefore, after a sleepless night, I went to Cromwell Road next morning, determined to know the truth.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading My meeting with the mysterious woman who wore the spray of mimosa had, instead of assisting to clear up the mystery, increased it a hundredfold.
in a strange manner
From this reading The grave suspicions I had entertained of Phrida had been corroborated by her strangely direct insinuations and her suggestion that I should go to her and tell her plainly what had been alleged.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I sat in my rooms in Albemarle Street utterly bewildered.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The grave suspicions I had entertained of Phrida had been corroborated by her strangely direct insinuations and her suggestion that I should go to her and tell her plainly what had been alleged.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The grave suspicions I had entertained of Phrida had been corroborated by her strangely direct insinuations and her suggestion that I should go to her and tell her plainly what had been alleged.
express in words
From this reading The grave suspicions I had entertained of Phrida had been corroborated by her strangely direct insinuations and her suggestion that I should go to her and tell her plainly what had been alleged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The grave suspicions I had entertained of Phrida had been corroborated by her strangely direct insinuations and her suggestion that I should go to her and tell her plainly what had been alleged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My meeting with the mysterious woman who wore the spray of mimosa had, instead of assisting to clear up the mystery, increased it a hundredfold.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, after a sleepless night, I went to Cromwell Road next morning, determined to know the truth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My meeting with the mysterious woman who wore the spray of mimosa had, instead of assisting to clear up the mystery, increased it a hundredfold.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Therefore, after a sleepless night, I went to Cromwell Road next morning, determined to know the truth.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading My meeting with the mysterious woman who wore the spray of mimosa had, instead of assisting to clear up the mystery, increased it a hundredfold.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading I sat in my rooms in Albemarle Street utterly bewildered.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Therefore, after a sleepless night, I went to Cromwell Road next morning, determined to know the truth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The grave suspicions I had entertained of Phrida had been corroborated by her strangely direct insinuations and her suggestion that I should go to her and tell her plainly what had been alleged.
which person or people
From this reading My meeting with the mysterious woman who wore the spray of mimosa had, instead of assisting to clear up the mystery, increased it a hundredfold.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My meeting with the mysterious woman who wore the spray of mimosa had, instead of assisting to clear up the mystery, increased it a hundredfold.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading My meeting with the mysterious woman who wore the spray of mimosa had, instead of assisting to clear up the mystery, increased it a hundredfold.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading My meeting with the mysterious woman who wore the spray of mimosa had, instead of assisting to clear up the mystery, increased it a hundredfold.
