AbelnounUS /ˈeɪbəl/
Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)
From this reading THE HIDING-PLACE No doubt existed as to the murderer of Raymond Ironsyde, for on the night of his death, Abel Dinnett did not return home.
Abel's
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From this reading Little mystery marked the matter, save that of Abel's disappearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had left work at the usual time, but had not taken his bicycle; and from that day he was seen no more.
animositynounUS /ˌænəˈmɑːsəti/
a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
From this reading His animosity towards his father was known and it had culminated thus.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared impossible that he could evade the hue and cry, but twenty-four hours passed and there came no report of his capture.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE HIDING-PLACE No doubt existed as to the murderer of Raymond Ironsyde, for on the night of his death, Abel Dinnett did not return home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had left work at the usual time, but had not taken his bicycle; and from that day he was seen no more.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading He had left work at the usual time, but had not taken his bicycle; and from that day he was seen no more.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had left work at the usual time, but had not taken his bicycle; and from that day he was seen no more.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It appeared impossible that he could evade the hue and cry, but twenty-four hours passed and there came no report of his capture.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading It appeared impossible that he could evade the hue and cry, but twenty-four hours passed and there came no report of his capture.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It appeared impossible that he could evade the hue and cry, but twenty-four hours passed and there came no report of his capture.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading It appeared impossible that he could evade the hue and cry, but twenty-four hours passed and there came no report of his capture.
culminatedverbUS /ˈkʌlməneɪtɪd/
past form of “culminate” — end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
From this reading His animosity towards his father was known and it had culminated thus.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had left work at the usual time, but had not taken his bicycle; and from that day he was seen no more.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE HIDING-PLACE No doubt existed as to the murderer of Raymond Ironsyde, for on the night of his death, Abel Dinnett did not return home.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE HIDING-PLACE No doubt existed as to the murderer of Raymond Ironsyde, for on the night of his death, Abel Dinnett did not return home.
Dinnett
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From this reading THE HIDING-PLACE No doubt existed as to the murderer of Raymond Ironsyde, for on the night of his death, Abel Dinnett did not return home.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Little mystery marked the matter, save that of Abel's disappearance.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading THE HIDING-PLACE No doubt existed as to the murderer of Raymond Ironsyde, for on the night of his death, Abel Dinnett did not return home.
evadeverbUS /ɪˈveɪd/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading It appeared impossible that he could evade the hue and cry, but twenty-four hours passed and there came no report of his capture.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading THE HIDING-PLACE No doubt existed as to the murderer of Raymond Ironsyde, for on the night of his death, Abel Dinnett did not return home.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His animosity towards his father was known and it had culminated thus.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HIDING-PLACE No doubt existed as to the murderer of Raymond Ironsyde, for on the night of his death, Abel Dinnett did not return home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had left work at the usual time, but had not taken his bicycle; and from that day he was seen no more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had left work at the usual time, but had not taken his bicycle; and from that day he was seen no more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had left work at the usual time, but had not taken his bicycle; and from that day he was seen no more.
HIDING-PLACE
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From this reading THE HIDING-PLACE No doubt existed as to the murderer of Raymond Ironsyde, for on the night of his death, Abel Dinnett did not return home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HIDING-PLACE No doubt existed as to the murderer of Raymond Ironsyde, for on the night of his death, Abel Dinnett did not return home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE HIDING-PLACE No doubt existed as to the murderer of Raymond Ironsyde, for on the night of his death, Abel Dinnett did not return home.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It appeared impossible that he could evade the hue and cry, but twenty-four hours passed and there came no report of his capture.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading It appeared impossible that he could evade the hue and cry, but twenty-four hours passed and there came no report of his capture.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It appeared impossible that he could evade the hue and cry, but twenty-four hours passed and there came no report of his capture.
Ironsyde
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From this reading THE HIDING-PLACE No doubt existed as to the murderer of Raymond Ironsyde, for on the night of his death, Abel Dinnett did not return home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It appeared impossible that he could evade the hue and cry, but twenty-four hours passed and there came no report of his capture.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading His animosity towards his father was known and it had culminated thus.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had left work at the usual time, but had not taken his bicycle; and from that day he was seen no more.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little mystery marked the matter, save that of Abel's disappearance.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Little mystery marked the matter, save that of Abel's disappearance.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Little mystery marked the matter, save that of Abel's disappearance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had left work at the usual time, but had not taken his bicycle; and from that day he was seen no more.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading THE HIDING-PLACE No doubt existed as to the murderer of Raymond Ironsyde, for on the night of his death, Abel Dinnett did not return home.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Little mystery marked the matter, save that of Abel's disappearance.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE HIDING-PLACE No doubt existed as to the murderer of Raymond Ironsyde, for on the night of his death, Abel Dinnett did not return home.
not any; not one
From this reading THE HIDING-PLACE No doubt existed as to the murderer of Raymond Ironsyde, for on the night of his death, Abel Dinnett did not return home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE HIDING-PLACE No doubt existed as to the murderer of Raymond Ironsyde, for on the night of his death, Abel Dinnett did not return home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HIDING-PLACE No doubt existed as to the murderer of Raymond Ironsyde, for on the night of his death, Abel Dinnett did not return home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HIDING-PLACE No doubt existed as to the murderer of Raymond Ironsyde, for on the night of his death, Abel Dinnett did not return home.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It appeared impossible that he could evade the hue and cry, but twenty-four hours passed and there came no report of his capture.
Raymond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HIDING-PLACE No doubt existed as to the murderer of Raymond Ironsyde, for on the night of his death, Abel Dinnett did not return home.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading It appeared impossible that he could evade the hue and cry, but twenty-four hours passed and there came no report of his capture.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE HIDING-PLACE No doubt existed as to the murderer of Raymond Ironsyde, for on the night of his death, Abel Dinnett did not return home.
except for; apart from
From this reading Little mystery marked the matter, save that of Abel's disappearance.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had left work at the usual time, but had not taken his bicycle; and from that day he was seen no more.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had left work at the usual time, but had not taken his bicycle; and from that day he was seen no more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had left work at the usual time, but had not taken his bicycle; and from that day he was seen no more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HIDING-PLACE No doubt existed as to the murderer of Raymond Ironsyde, for on the night of his death, Abel Dinnett did not return home.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It appeared impossible that he could evade the hue and cry, but twenty-four hours passed and there came no report of his capture.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading His animosity towards his father was known and it had culminated thus.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had left work at the usual time, but had not taken his bicycle; and from that day he was seen no more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HIDING-PLACE No doubt existed as to the murderer of Raymond Ironsyde, for on the night of his death, Abel Dinnett did not return home.
in the direction of
From this reading His animosity towards his father was known and it had culminated thus.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading It appeared impossible that he could evade the hue and cry, but twenty-four hours passed and there came no report of his capture.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He had left work at the usual time, but had not taken his bicycle; and from that day he was seen no more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had left work at the usual time, but had not taken his bicycle; and from that day he was seen no more.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had left work at the usual time, but had not taken his bicycle; and from that day he was seen no more.
