used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading But as he hurried along the road to the Carr Arms he acknowledged that he had been dilatory, for in two hours Robin could have got away from Saxham.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading But as he hurried along the road to the Carr Arms he acknowledged that he had been dilatory, for in two hours Robin could have got away from Saxham.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Robin was a child in many ways, and was not quick in making plans.
react verbally
From this reading Probably Dr. Jim could not have given a satisfactory answer himself.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading But as he hurried along the road to the Carr Arms he acknowledged that he had been dilatory, for in two hours Robin could have got away from Saxham.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as he hurried along the road to the Carr Arms he acknowledged that he had been dilatory, for in two hours Robin could have got away from Saxham.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But as he hurried along the road to the Carr Arms he acknowledged that he had been dilatory, for in two hours Robin could have got away from Saxham.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But as he hurried along the road to the Carr Arms he acknowledged that he had been dilatory, for in two hours Robin could have got away from Saxham.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as he hurried along the road to the Carr Arms he acknowledged that he had been dilatory, for in two hours Robin could have got away from Saxham.
Carr
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From this reading But as he hurried along the road to the Carr Arms he acknowledged that he had been dilatory, for in two hours Robin could have got away from Saxham.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Robin was a child in many ways, and was not quick in making plans.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Probably Dr. Jim could not have given a satisfactory answer himself.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
detective'snounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
possessive form of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Dr. Jim did not think he would go.
dilatoryadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlətɔːri/
wasting time
From this reading But as he hurried along the road to the Carr Arms he acknowledged that he had been dilatory, for in two hours Robin could have got away from Saxham.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
Dr
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From this reading Probably Dr. Jim could not have given a satisfactory answer himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Probably Dr. Jim could not have given a satisfactory answer himself.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But Dr. Jim did not think he would go.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But as he hurried along the road to the Carr Arms he acknowledged that he had been dilatory, for in two hours Robin could have got away from Saxham.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But as he hurried along the road to the Carr Arms he acknowledged that he had been dilatory, for in two hours Robin could have got away from Saxham.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Probably Dr. Jim could not have given a satisfactory answer himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as he hurried along the road to the Carr Arms he acknowledged that he had been dilatory, for in two hours Robin could have got away from Saxham.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
HerricknounUS /ˈherɪk/
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Probably Dr. Jim could not have given a satisfactory answer himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading But as he hurried along the road to the Carr Arms he acknowledged that he had been dilatory, for in two hours Robin could have got away from Saxham.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But as he hurried along the road to the Carr Arms he acknowledged that he had been dilatory, for in two hours Robin could have got away from Saxham.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
Jim
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From this reading Probably Dr. Jim could not have given a satisfactory answer himself.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Robin was a child in many ways, and was not quick in making plans.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Robin was a child in many ways, and was not quick in making plans.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Probably Dr. Jim could not have given a satisfactory answer himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Robin was a child in many ways, and was not quick in making plans.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably Dr. Jim could not have given a satisfactory answer himself.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Robin was a child in many ways, and was not quick in making plans.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading But as he hurried along the road to the Carr Arms he acknowledged that he had been dilatory, for in two hours Robin could have got away from Saxham.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading But as he hurried along the road to the Carr Arms he acknowledged that he had been dilatory, for in two hours Robin could have got away from Saxham.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Probably Dr. Jim could not have given a satisfactory answer himself.
Saxham
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From this reading But as he hurried along the road to the Carr Arms he acknowledged that he had been dilatory, for in two hours Robin could have got away from Saxham.
express in words
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But Dr. Jim did not think he would go.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Robin was a child in many ways, and was not quick in making plans.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whether it was the charm of the girl's society based upon his new discovery, or the interest of the conversation from a detective's point of view, that detained Herrick with her for over two hours, it is impossible to say.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But Dr. Jim did not think he would go.
