used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MAN OF NO PRINCIPLE Monsieur Chatelard's disappearance was as complete as though he had dropped off the earth.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But he went into consultation with Aleck, and together they laid a network of police inspection about Ilion and Charlesport.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Chamberlain, having once freed his mind to the grave-like Hand, maintained absolute silence on the subject, so far as the audience at the old red house was concerned.
Aleck
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From this reading But he went into consultation with Aleck, and together they laid a network of police inspection about Ilion and Charlesport.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sheriff, with his warrant in his pocket, hid his chagrin behind the sugar and flour barrels whose sale occupied his time when he wasn't losing malefactors.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "It won't do any good," grumbled Chamberlain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MAN OF NO PRINCIPLE Monsieur Chatelard's disappearance was as complete as though he had dropped off the earth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Chamberlain, having once freed his mind to the grave-like Hand, maintained absolute silence on the subject, so far as the audience at the old red house was concerned.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Chamberlain, having once freed his mind to the grave-like Hand, maintained absolute silence on the subject, so far as the audience at the old red house was concerned.
barrelsnounUS /ˈbærəlz/
the amount that many barrels might hold
From this reading The sheriff, with his warrant in his pocket, hid his chagrin behind the sugar and flour barrels whose sale occupied his time when he wasn't losing malefactors.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The sheriff, with his warrant in his pocket, hid his chagrin behind the sugar and flour barrels whose sale occupied his time when he wasn't losing malefactors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he went into consultation with Aleck, and together they laid a network of police inspection about Ilion and Charlesport.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading The sheriff, with his warrant in his pocket, hid his chagrin behind the sugar and flour barrels whose sale occupied his time when he wasn't losing malefactors.
ChamberlainnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərlən/
British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
From this reading Chamberlain, having once freed his mind to the grave-like Hand, maintained absolute silence on the subject, so far as the audience at the old red house was concerned.
Charlesport
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From this reading But he went into consultation with Aleck, and together they laid a network of police inspection about Ilion and Charlesport.
Chatelard's
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From this reading A MAN OF NO PRINCIPLE Monsieur Chatelard's disappearance was as complete as though he had dropped off the earth.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A MAN OF NO PRINCIPLE Monsieur Chatelard's disappearance was as complete as though he had dropped off the earth.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Chamberlain, having once freed his mind to the grave-like Hand, maintained absolute silence on the subject, so far as the audience at the old red house was concerned.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading But he went into consultation with Aleck, and together they laid a network of police inspection about Ilion and Charlesport.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading A MAN OF NO PRINCIPLE Monsieur Chatelard's disappearance was as complete as though he had dropped off the earth.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "It won't do any good," grumbled Chamberlain.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading A MAN OF NO PRINCIPLE Monsieur Chatelard's disappearance was as complete as though he had dropped off the earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading A MAN OF NO PRINCIPLE Monsieur Chatelard's disappearance was as complete as though he had dropped off the earth.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Chamberlain, having once freed his mind to the grave-like Hand, maintained absolute silence on the subject, so far as the audience at the old red house was concerned.
flournounUS /ˈflaʊər/
fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
From this reading The sheriff, with his warrant in his pocket, hid his chagrin behind the sugar and flour barrels whose sale occupied his time when he wasn't losing malefactors.
freedverbUS /friːd/
past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Chamberlain, having once freed his mind to the grave-like Hand, maintained absolute silence on the subject, so far as the audience at the old red house was concerned.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It won't do any good," grumbled Chamberlain.
grave-like
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From this reading Chamberlain, having once freed his mind to the grave-like Hand, maintained absolute silence on the subject, so far as the audience at the old red house was concerned.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "It won't do any good," grumbled Chamberlain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A MAN OF NO PRINCIPLE Monsieur Chatelard's disappearance was as complete as though he had dropped off the earth.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Chamberlain, having once freed his mind to the grave-like Hand, maintained absolute silence on the subject, so far as the audience at the old red house was concerned.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Chamberlain, having once freed his mind to the grave-like Hand, maintained absolute silence on the subject, so far as the audience at the old red house was concerned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MAN OF NO PRINCIPLE Monsieur Chatelard's disappearance was as complete as though he had dropped off the earth.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The sheriff, with his warrant in his pocket, hid his chagrin behind the sugar and flour barrels whose sale occupied his time when he wasn't losing malefactors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sheriff, with his warrant in his pocket, hid his chagrin behind the sugar and flour barrels whose sale occupied his time when he wasn't losing malefactors.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Chamberlain, having once freed his mind to the grave-like Hand, maintained absolute silence on the subject, so far as the audience at the old red house was concerned.
Ilionnoun
an ancient city in Asia Minor that was the site of the Trojan War
From this reading But he went into consultation with Aleck, and together they laid a network of police inspection about Ilion and Charlesport.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sheriff, with his warrant in his pocket, hid his chagrin behind the sugar and flour barrels whose sale occupied his time when he wasn't losing malefactors.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading But he went into consultation with Aleck, and together they laid a network of police inspection about Ilion and Charlesport.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But he went into consultation with Aleck, and together they laid a network of police inspection about Ilion and Charlesport.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It won't do any good," grumbled Chamberlain.
set down according to a plan
From this reading But he went into consultation with Aleck, and together they laid a network of police inspection about Ilion and Charlesport.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading The sheriff, with his warrant in his pocket, hid his chagrin behind the sugar and flour barrels whose sale occupied his time when he wasn't losing malefactors.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Chamberlain, having once freed his mind to the grave-like Hand, maintained absolute silence on the subject, so far as the audience at the old red house was concerned.
malefactorsnounUS /ˈmæləfæktərz/
plural of “malefactor” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading The sheriff, with his warrant in his pocket, hid his chagrin behind the sugar and flour barrels whose sale occupied his time when he wasn't losing malefactors.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A MAN OF NO PRINCIPLE Monsieur Chatelard's disappearance was as complete as though he had dropped off the earth.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Chamberlain, having once freed his mind to the grave-like Hand, maintained absolute silence on the subject, so far as the audience at the old red house was concerned.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading A MAN OF NO PRINCIPLE Monsieur Chatelard's disappearance was as complete as though he had dropped off the earth.
networknounUS /ˈnetwɜːrk/
an interconnected system of things or people
From this reading But he went into consultation with Aleck, and together they laid a network of police inspection about Ilion and Charlesport.
not any; not one
From this reading A MAN OF NO PRINCIPLE Monsieur Chatelard's disappearance was as complete as though he had dropped off the earth.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The sheriff, with his warrant in his pocket, hid his chagrin behind the sugar and flour barrels whose sale occupied his time when he wasn't losing malefactors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MAN OF NO PRINCIPLE Monsieur Chatelard's disappearance was as complete as though he had dropped off the earth.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A MAN OF NO PRINCIPLE Monsieur Chatelard's disappearance was as complete as though he had dropped off the earth.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Chamberlain, having once freed his mind to the grave-like Hand, maintained absolute silence on the subject, so far as the audience at the old red house was concerned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Chamberlain, having once freed his mind to the grave-like Hand, maintained absolute silence on the subject, so far as the audience at the old red house was concerned.
on one occasion
From this reading Chamberlain, having once freed his mind to the grave-like Hand, maintained absolute silence on the subject, so far as the audience at the old red house was concerned.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The sheriff, with his warrant in his pocket, hid his chagrin behind the sugar and flour barrels whose sale occupied his time when he wasn't losing malefactors.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading But he went into consultation with Aleck, and together they laid a network of police inspection about Ilion and Charlesport.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading A MAN OF NO PRINCIPLE Monsieur Chatelard's disappearance was as complete as though he had dropped off the earth.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Chamberlain, having once freed his mind to the grave-like Hand, maintained absolute silence on the subject, so far as the audience at the old red house was concerned.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading The sheriff, with his warrant in his pocket, hid his chagrin behind the sugar and flour barrels whose sale occupied his time when he wasn't losing malefactors.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading The sheriff, with his warrant in his pocket, hid his chagrin behind the sugar and flour barrels whose sale occupied his time when he wasn't losing malefactors.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Chamberlain, having once freed his mind to the grave-like Hand, maintained absolute silence on the subject, so far as the audience at the old red house was concerned.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Chamberlain, having once freed his mind to the grave-like Hand, maintained absolute silence on the subject, so far as the audience at the old red house was concerned.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Chamberlain, having once freed his mind to the grave-like Hand, maintained absolute silence on the subject, so far as the audience at the old red house was concerned.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading The sheriff, with his warrant in his pocket, hid his chagrin behind the sugar and flour barrels whose sale occupied his time when he wasn't losing malefactors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MAN OF NO PRINCIPLE Monsieur Chatelard's disappearance was as complete as though he had dropped off the earth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he went into consultation with Aleck, and together they laid a network of police inspection about Ilion and Charlesport.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A MAN OF NO PRINCIPLE Monsieur Chatelard's disappearance was as complete as though he had dropped off the earth.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The sheriff, with his warrant in his pocket, hid his chagrin behind the sugar and flour barrels whose sale occupied his time when he wasn't losing malefactors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chamberlain, having once freed his mind to the grave-like Hand, maintained absolute silence on the subject, so far as the audience at the old red house was concerned.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading But he went into consultation with Aleck, and together they laid a network of police inspection about Ilion and Charlesport.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading The sheriff, with his warrant in his pocket, hid his chagrin behind the sugar and flour barrels whose sale occupied his time when he wasn't losing malefactors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MAN OF NO PRINCIPLE Monsieur Chatelard's disappearance was as complete as though he had dropped off the earth.
wasn't
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From this reading The sheriff, with his warrant in his pocket, hid his chagrin behind the sugar and flour barrels whose sale occupied his time when he wasn't losing malefactors.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But he went into consultation with Aleck, and together they laid a network of police inspection about Ilion and Charlesport.
at the time that
From this reading The sheriff, with his warrant in his pocket, hid his chagrin behind the sugar and flour barrels whose sale occupied his time when he wasn't losing malefactors.
belonging to which person
From this reading The sheriff, with his warrant in his pocket, hid his chagrin behind the sugar and flour barrels whose sale occupied his time when he wasn't losing malefactors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sheriff, with his warrant in his pocket, hid his chagrin behind the sugar and flour barrels whose sale occupied his time when he wasn't losing malefactors.
won't
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From this reading "It won't do any good," grumbled Chamberlain.
